Weddings are (hopefully) a once-in-a-lifetime experience and you want to do everything you can to make the day a memorable one. When the economy was racing along, spending on weddings got out of control.

The good news is that it is possible to have a wonderful day without breaking the bank.

Here are some suggestions to help you keep costs down:

1. Go Back to Basics

When you get down to it, all you really need for your wedding is your beloved and yourself, a couple of rings, someone to officiate at the ceremony, and two witnesses. Anything else is really just window dressing. Do you really need to have a full formal wedding with a large wedding party? Make a list of the things that you “must” have and be flexible about the parts of the day that would be “nice to have.”

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I started biking 10 miles a day and I’ve been taking my iPhone along to help figure out new bike routes. The other day, it was smokin’ hot out and I really wanted an ice cold drink from 7 Eleven. Problem was, I didn’t have any cash.

Then it occurred to me that it would be awesome if my iPhone could double as a credit card. Wouldn’t it be great if I could whip out my iPhone, go to the CC app and have it scanned by a device in the store?

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Think you’re high end because you’re driving a CLK? That’s ok if you’re worth a couple of mil, but if you’re worth more you need the wheels to show it. Check out some of the world’s most expensive cars.
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It seems the magic plastic is now ubiquitous. Not only can you buy the bigger purchases, that big flat screen tv, the xbox, but now even drive through fast food joints are in on the act. I even heard rumors of a Coke machine doing the rounds that accepts credit cards, though I have yet to see one.

Could this be the end of cash?

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As gas prices in the United States climb closer and closer to $4, no one is celebrating.

However, people who want to save on gas have several tricks up their sleeves. None of these make the pain of gas prices go away, but they can help to reduce the impact.

1. Gas rewards credit card
Use a credit card that gets you 3-5% cash back either at all gas stations or at your favorite. If you limit your options to a single gas station, you will often be rewarded with 5% or more cash back.

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