
Creativity is key
Sure, weddings can be fun, but buying gifts for your betrothed friends can be an expensive endeavor.
- Now that wedding season is upon us and the invitations are rolling in, you’re probably wondering how you can afford to get your buddies something nice without racking up big credit card bills or looking like a cheapskate when you give them a present that’s actually in your price range.
- Set a budget. As always, the key to life is budgeting, say Denise and Alan Fields, the authors of “Bridal Bargains.” Examine your finances to figure out how much you can afford. And avoid the urge to give too much, the Fieldses say. “Just because you are being invited to a fancy, $200-per-person dinner, that doesn’t mean your gift must exactly match the entrée price.” Read the rest of this entry »