2015-10-27
Wedding Day Splurges
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I am sure you have done exhaustive research on how to budget and save for the big day. It is easy to find advice on how to save but when it comes to your wedding day we think there are certain things you should definitely not skimp on. Read below to see our recommendations for the wedding goods you won’t regret splurging on.
Shoes
It’s obvious that your shoes are not the focal point of your outfit but that doesn’t mean you should pick a pair from Payless. Use this opportunity to buy a high-end pair of shoes that will be comfortable and last longer than just your reception. If you choose a shoe you really love, you’ll be able to wear it constantly after the wedding. A nude shoe will look great at work or going out. Even a designer pair of flats will be something you can rock on your honeymoon.
Music
The iPod reception is becoming increasingly popular, but there’s a right and wrong way to execute it. Even if you want complete control over your musical selections, it’s absolutely worth the money to hire a DJ or band to ensure that everything runs smoothly. These days, a DJ/band contributes much more than just the music. They can make or break your wedding with lackluster reception announcements, shoddy transitions between dinner/dancing, and unenthusiastic banter. Many well-curated weddings have been ruined by shoddy speakers, poor wiring and band acoustics. Hiring a professional will ensure that your guests receive the best experience they can get.
Groom’s Suit
Although all eyes are usually on the bride, your man needs to look and feel his best as well. Renting a tuxedo is the typical course of action for most couples but buying a fitted suit might be the best purchase you’ll make for your wedding (and future). As long as you pick a color he can wear again, your man will get many more wears out of his tailored suit than you will out of your wedding dress. It will look better than an off-the-rack tux and he can wear to other weddings, work functions and formal events. My husband has worn his suit several times since our April wedding, while my wedding dress sits in our attic.
Photography
No matter what you save on, splurge on photography. I’ve talked to many brides who tried to save money on their photographers and have heard some horror stories of not having any usable photos from their wedding. While you can shop around and find a good deal, avoid using your uncle’s family friend who bought a DSLR a few weeks ago. A professional photographer will be able to capture every fleeting moment from your wedding that you might have missed. You will thank yourself years later when you are reminiscing with your husband.
Videography
Pictures are great, but nothing can capture a moment like video. Nowadays videographers are becoming more a standard at weddings. While talking to friends as I was wedding planning, not having a videographer stood out as a most commonly cited regret. Just days after our wedding, I already started to forget exactly what the officiant said when he married us, what my husband’s vows were and what caused my maid of honor to cry. That’s why I hired a videographer - so even if my memory failed me, the video would not. Most of us have few home videos beyond our high school graduation. When you start losing older family members, a wedding video might be the last living memory of them.
Honeymoon
Studies show that people value experiences more than material goods. So if you’re debating between a Vera Wang dress and a honeymoon abroad, you’ll be better off choosing the latter. No matter what your budget is, make sure to budget for a honeymoon. It’s important to celebrate your newlywed status with a trip; and no, a short weekend doesn’t count. Your wedding is only one day, but your honeymoon can last a week or more. Use that time to recount the time, celebrate your marriage and start building a life together. Coordinator One of the best purchases I made for my wedding was a day-of coordinator. She helped wrangle our vendors, organize the bridal party and take care of any emergencies that came up. Everyone told me I was so calm on the wedding day; I told them it was because I’d hired someone to do the worrying for me. Our coordinators cost less than $1,000 and were worth every penny. Accessories Whether you’re buying a tie for your suit or jewelry to match your dress, use your accessories as a reason to splurge. Most likely you’re buying something you can wear again, so it doesn’t hurt to upgrade. We understand sometimes budgets are tight but when it comes major life milestones sometimes it’s worth the extra spend. There are options in life for easing the stresses of wedding day costs. Wedding loans are becoming increasingly popular.
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MoneyLion Wins “Best Financial Literacy Tool” and “Best API” at Benzinga’s 2022 Global Fintech Awards
MoneyLion’s consumer and enterprise businesses were recognized as winners of Benzinga’s 2022 Global Fintech Awards at this year’s Fintech Deal Day
New York, December 14, 2022-- MoneyLion Inc. (“MoneyLion”) (NYSE: ML), the go-to destination for personalized financial content, products and advice, is proud to announce that it has been named “Best Financial Literacy Tool” at Benzinga’s 2022 Global Fintech Awards. MoneyLion’s enterprise business, Even Financial, was also named as the winner for “Best API.”
MoneyLion and Even Financial were honored alongside other top Fintechs, banks, research companies and more. MoneyLion’s consumer business continues to push financial literacy through innovative and personalized content. With the MoneyLion app, users can view personalized financial content in short-form video format and receive personalized financial product recommendations such as loans, insurance and investing. As MoneyLion’s enterprise offering, Even Financial digitally connects and matches consumers with real-time personalized product recommendations from banks, insurance carriers, and Fintech companies on mobile apps, websites and other digital touchpoints through its financial product search engine and Embedded Finance Marketplace technology. This technology powers both the MoneyLion Marketplace, in the MoneyLion app, as well as more than 1,000 enterprise partners.
“We’re thrilled MoneyLion’s consumer and enterprise businesses were recognized by Benzinga,” said Dee Choubey, Co-Founder and CEO of MoneyLion. “Both awards showcase MoneyLion’s every time you money approach to helping our customers. The financial literacy gap is a huge problem for millions of Americans and we remain committed to reducing its effects through engaging, informative content and key partnerships designed to bring an elevated educational experience to all.”
These awards follow the October announcement of MoneyLion University, where MoneyLion launched its latest initiative aimed at closing the gap in money and financial education across the United States.
“We could not be more pleased with Benzinga’s recognition of our company’s API technology,” stated Phill Rosen, CEO and Founder of Even Financial. “Our technology natively integrates real-time credit decisions and product recommendations from the industry’s largest network of connected financial services providers, offering access and choice to consumers searching for financial products. Our elegant Embedded Finance Marketplace, API and search engine enable any company to add trusted, personalized financial products and services to their business, reaching people when and where they need it.”
Even Financial has been named a listmaker for the Benzinga Global Fintech Awards for the last two years and was a previous award winner. In 2021, Even was selected as a listmaker for Best API and, in 2020, selected as a listmaker for both Best API and Best API Platform. In 2019, Even was awarded the Benzinga Rocky Award.
The annual Benzinga Global Fintech Awards take pride in recognizing and honoring the companies and individuals who are propelling the Fintech and financial services industry forward with the most impressive technology advancements and innovations. A panel of industry experts from a wide range of companies reviewed and judged the nominations. Winners were announced at Benzinga’s Fintech Deal Day on December 8, 2022, where MoneyLion’s Chief Customer Officer Cynthia Kleinbaum spoke on the panel, Expert Growth Hacks For Reaching Underserved Markets.
About MoneyLion MoneyLion is the go-to destination for personalized financial content, products and advice. MoneyLion’s mission is to rewire the financial system to positively change the path of every hard-working American. MoneyLion uses its proprietary data advantage and technology to empower its customers. MoneyLion engages and educates its customers with daily, hyper-personalized money-related and money-adjacent content that is delivered through each customer’s own content feed. MoneyLion provides its customers a full suite of financial and non-financial solutions, bundling its proprietary, low-cost financial products with products that are offered through its marketplace technology and network affiliate partners. MoneyLion also leverages its distinct data, technology, and network advantages to deliver leading embedded finance and marketplace solutions for enterprise customers. Since its founding in 2013, MoneyLion has empowered millions of Americans to take control of their finances and live their best financial life, every day.
For more information about the company, visit https://www.moneylion.com/ and https://www.evenfinancial.com. For investor information and updates, visit investors.moneylion.com and follow @MoneyLionIR on Twitter.
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Even Named A Built In “2023 Best Places to Work”
New York, Jan. 11, 2023 -- Even Financial ("Even"), an independent subsidiary of MoneyLion Inc. (NYSE: ML), and a leading embedded finance marketplace platform, is proud to announce that it was honored in Built In’s “2023 Best Places To Work” Awards. Specifically, Even earned a place on the Hybrid Best Places to Work in New York.
The Best Places to Work Awards, now in its fifth year, honors companies across numerous categories, sizes, remote-first employers as well as in person and hybrid working companies across the U.S.
Built In determines the winners of Best Places to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation and benefits, and also weighs criteria like remote and flexible work opportunities, as well as other people-first cultural offerings.
This announcement follows Even’s recent win at the Benzinga Global Fintech Awards for “Best API.”
About Even Financial
Even is the industry-leading embedded financial marketplace and independent subsidiary of MoneyLion Inc. (“MoneyLion”) (NYSE: ML). MoneyLion is a leading digital financial services and lifestyle content platform serving both consumer and enterprise customers. As part of MoneyLion’s enterprise offering, Even digitally connects and matches consumers with real-time, personalized financial product recommendations from banks, insurance carriers, and fintech companies on mobile apps, websites, and other digital touchpoints through its marketplace technology. Even's infrastructure leverages machine learning and advanced data science to solve a significant pain point in financial services customer acquisition, seamlessly bridging financial services providers (such as SoFi) and channel partners (such as TransUnion) via its industry-leading API and embedded finance marketplaces. Even enables any company to add financial products to its business, with full compliance and security at scale. Even was named one of "America's Best Startup Employers'' by Forbes for 2022 and was named to the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, which recognizes the fastest growing tech companies in the world. Learn more at www.evenfinancial.com and investors.moneylion.com.