Below, a ton of way-cooler ideas for making use of that $9,600.00 for your partnered life together.
An incredible honeymoon!
Unless you already had kids before
marrying each other (that's what we did!), your honeymoon will be the last
hurrah before the pressing responsibilities of married life kick in. So, make
it a good one if that's what you want to do. Now is your chance to book that
Island Getaway, toast to the good life in Venice,
explore Dover Cliffs, or hike the Grand Canyon.
A down payment on a house.
He kicks in 10 Gs, you kick in
another 8, and you've got a good chunk to put toward your future home together.
Even if your parents are well-off and generous, it feels so much better to
invest your own money into the home where you will make a life with your
partner and maybe even raise a family. So forgo that pricey ring, and feel
really good about the promise of a great life to come!
A new car.
Are you in the family way? Perhaps a mom-van is
in the cards for you. Or, maybe your worn-out wheels are due for a replacement.
Having something sparkly on your hand to glance down at during your busy day
isn't the worst thing. But a shiny new (and reliable) vehicle is the far more practical
option.
A fat bank account.
An extravagant wedding might make you
giddy, and a big old diamond might make you feel cherished. But those feelings
quickly fade when life throws you a curve ball and you have to cough up some
quick cash for a life emergency, but there's no fundage to be had. Money
in the bank means sleeping better at night, and even better, with the right
financial advisor on your side, that nest egg will grow and grow!
