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Weddings are one of the biggest expenses in a person's life, costing couples an average of about $35,000, according to wedding registry website The Knot.

And weddings aren't just a splurge for the bride and groom. It can cost an arm and a leg to attend a wedding, especially if you're a bridesmaid or groomsman.

Deciding which law school to attend was a serious nail biter. But figuring out what to actually do with that law degree? 

Eek. Between the presentations from your career services office, phone calls with your college friend who's off saving the world, and the student loan debt balance you've already grown since 1L year, figuring out a career path feels about as easy as lighting a match with your toes. And I know, because I've been there.

You know what they say about first impressions, right? 

Well, there's a good chance you're making a first impression at this very moment, and you might not be coming off as well as you'd like. Recruiters are increasingly using LinkedIn to vet employment candidates, so having a great LinkedIn profile isn't just a vanity project. It's vital to your career. 

Everyone dreams of running away now and again.

Some people go full-on digital nomad. They wander the world, untied to a regular place of employment, and make money through some mysterious alchemy—or, you know, they do freelance work.

When you’re using your credit or debit card for all of your purchases, it’s easy to overspend. You might have a set budget, but there’s nothing in place to physically stop you from going over your limit.

Cash feels more real and tangible than the swipe or tap of a card. It feels more painful to spend it—and when it’s out of your wallet, it’s gone. You know automatically when to stop spending, because you literally can’t spend any more.

** New entry deadline of July 29, 2018

It's something many of us have joked about: If we could win the lottery and wipe out all of our student loan debt at once...

Well now, one of our lender partners, Education Loan Finance (ELFI), is offering that chance — and you don't even have to buy a lottery ticket.