Why Fewer People Are Getting Married Today

The average American wedding runs about $30,000—which is making 73% of Millennials and Gen Zers reconsider whether they can afford one. Listen in as George and Rachel decide what they’d cut from a $30,000 wedding budget and weigh in on four more reasons people aren’t tying the knot (they’re not about the wedding, but they’re all about the money). In this episode: ·     How to choose your wedding budget must-haves ·     Rachel’s take on prenups and why you might not want one ·     Four financial reasons people aren’t getting married, and George and Rachel’s take on why money shouldn’t be the reason you don’t say “I do”   Helpful Resources:   ·     Start making memories. Go NOW and purchase Telestrations at Walmart! ·     Booking a flight with Going is the best and simplest way to pay less and travel more. Sign up for free today at going.com/smartmoney. ·     Preorder George’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke, today! ·     Watch George’s YouTube video How I Got a Free Wedding ·     Get your finances organized, make a plan, build your confidence, and kick money stress out of your life for good with the EveryDollar budgeting app. Go to www.everydollar.com/smartmoney to get started today. Use code SMARTMONEY to get a free two-week trial and $15 off your premium membership to EveryDollar. ·     Do you have a Guilty as Charged question for Rachel and George? Send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it. ·     Learn more about your ad choices: https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices ·     Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/compa...   This Week’s Happy Hour Special: El Torado Ingredients: ·      2 ounces reposado tequila ·      1/2 ounce dry vermouth ·      1 1/2 ounces unfiltered apple juice Instructions: Add tequila, vermouth and apple juice into a chilled cocktail shaker, then add ice. Shake it well, then strain into coupe cocktail glasses and serve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices