Newlyweds

It’s  not unusual for couples to spend more than $20,000 on their wedding. Unfortunately, the debt load can be overwhelming when the honeymoon is over. To ensure financial and marital bliss long after the wedding day, here are four tips to consider:

Planning a wedding was tough enough with differing opinions, an endless to–do list, and playing peacemaker with various family members. Now that the big day is over and you and your sweetie can finally catch your breath, you're wondering how to make the most of the months ahead to get your marriage off to a great start.

Date night. Romanticism can get thrown out the window when you're suddenly dealing with double the load of laundry and dirty dishes. Go on a date with your spouse at least once a week to regroup and keep that fire going.

Planning a wedding tested your relationship with your spouse in ways you never imagined. With conflicting opinions on every decision from the invitations, colours, flowers, and theme, one of the joys of the wedding day was putting all that stress behind you. Well, brace yourself, because you and your spouse are about to embark on another challenge—getting through the holidays. Keep grounded with these tips