1812: 5 Life Milestones You Should be Financially Prepared For by Robert Farrington of The College Investor

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🗓️ 24 February 2022

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Robert Farrington of The College Investor shares 5 life milestones you should be financially prepared for Episode 1812: 5 Life Milestones You Should be Financially Prepared For by Robert Farrington of The College Investor Robert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults. The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/16874/5-life-milestones-you-should-be-financially-prepared-for/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Optimal Finance Daily, Episode 1812.
0:04.0	Five Life Milestones You Should Be Financially Prepared For
0:08.5	by Robert Farrington of the College Investor.com
0:12.5	and I'm your host and personal finance enthusiast, Diana Merriam.
0:17.0	Now let's get right to today's post as we optimize your life.
0:25.0	Five Life Milestones You Should Be Financially Prepared For
0:29.5	by Robert Farrington of the College Investor.com.
0:34.5	Are you financially equipped to enjoy each stage of your life as it unfolds?
0:40.5	Can you honestly afford the common occurrences of things such as marriage and purchasing a home to retirement and even death?
0:48.5	Have you thought that far ahead yet?
0:51.0	If you're honest with yourself, chances are you're nowhere near ready for those occurrences in your life.
0:57.0	Though you cannot prepare yourself for every circumstance that might present itself in your life,
1:02.0	there are steps you can take to make sure that if and when it happens,
1:07.0	you're financially prepared to take care of it.
1:10.0	Wedding and Marriage
1:13.0	According to CNN Money, the average wedding cost for 2015 can be upwards of $30,000.
1:21.0	Are you and your spouse financially prepared for this?
1:25.0	Even if you intend to scale back on some of these costs,
1:29.0	you'll need to know how you're going to allocate the funds.
1:33.0	Of course, there are several ways you can do this.
1:36.0	Number one, receive gifts from loved ones.
1:40.0	Of course, this option is free and clear,
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