Saving Money

Looking for name change advice or some tips for newlywed life? The MissNowMrs experts have created state-specific name change articles and checklists for you. We’ve chronicled our recommendations for how to travel while changing your name AND how to handle voting during the transition.

We’ve also compiled our best guidance for how to handle difficult sister in laws, holidays as newlyweds, the ever-annoying baby questions, and much more. Why? Because, while we are name change experts, we’re also newlywed wives, moms, and sisters.

We hope our name change advice articles help smooth your transition to your new name, and a whole new phase of life. Congratulations and best wishes from the entire MissNowMrs team!

MissNowMrs.com = Savings on Gas Money

How can a name change service create savings on gas money? I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the price of gas this morning on my way to work thinking about how much it must cost all over our country right now. No matter where in the U.S. you live, I’m sure you’re being hit hard with rising gas prices. It’s ridiculous to see the prices go up each week (…for some of us, each day) with little to no relief in sight, right?

Unfortunately, we ALL have to continue to purchase gas. We can’t just stop driving to work, to the grocery store, or to anywhere else we HAVE to go each day, but what we can do is cut back on how much unnecessary driving we do. Our easy online name change service will help you do just that. Cut back on the amount of driving you have to do to a number of government agencies to complete your married name change. Seriously, check out the list of name-change forms we provide for you along with step-by-step instructions to file your name change with (most) agencies via MAIL.

What this means for YOU:

1. TIME SAVED: You’ll save yourself TIME not having to research the name change process or wait in lines at government offices for agencies that allow you to notify them via mail.
2. STRESS-FREE: There’s no need to worry about filing mishaps due to out-dated forms, fees and instructions or having to take a day off from work just to spend it waiting around at each office. Save those PTO days for a vacation or a long weekend getaway!
3. SAVINGS ON GAS MONEY: This is a no-brainer…you’ll save at least a half-tank of gas by using our service since you’re not driving all over town to file your name change in-person with each agency!
Nearly 90% of brides change their names after marriage, so I ask you, “why not do it the easy way and keep name change hassles out of your newlywed life?!” That being said, we know you’ll still be driving around in your day-to-day routine, so we thought we would let you in on the secret to finding the lowest gas prices in your area.

Have the rising gas prices forced you to take a look at how much you drive? Tell us about some changes you have made in your daily routines, to cut back on the money spent at the pumps!

Planning for Life Emergencies

Are you planning for life emergencies as a married couple? After the honeymoon and your return from worry-free wedded bliss, it’s time to start thinking of other matters. That doesn’t mean returning to the real world is the end of the fairy tale – quite the contrary. Handling specific emergency money matters early on will help to ensure that the fairy tale lasts as long as it possibly can.

No one likes to think about the “what ifs” and the “what might happen” aspects of life. It’s uncomfortable. But planning for emergencies is important. Things do happen, so having everything prepared beforehand can make life a lot easier afterwards. After all, even with a great career, something might happen within the company that leaves you jobless. Or that person on the highway was on his cell phone and you find yourselves looking for a new car.

Since we all know money doesn’t grow on trees, it’s important to stow some away for the unexpected, should it ever occur. So how much should you hide under the mattress (actually, it’s better that you hide it in a bank with good interest rates)?

The best approach is to have at least 3 to 6 months worth of living expenses waiting in the wings. Put the money into a money market account because these typically have higher interest rates than a basic savings account. You could put some of the money into a CD for an even higher interest rate, but it is important to remember that CDs are meant to last for a specific amount of time (anywhere from 3 months to 24 months) and removing money early could result in a penalty. So if something should happen (heaven forbid) during the time your CD is accruing interest, you would actually lose money in the deal.

Knowing that you have money available for emergency use will help give you peace of mind. That way you won’t suddenly find yourselves living paycheck to paycheck or worrying about losing your home, filing for bankruptcy, or any other seriously stressing issues. You’ll feel a lot lighter and with the added interest on your deposited money, you will be gaining a little extra cushioning each time.
If you have questions about the best possible way to save your money, head off to a bank with a good rating, good interest rates, and talk to someone about your goals. They can help you find the best solution to saving money for emergencies. Just remember to read all the fine print with anything you decide to do!

How are you planning for life emergencies? Hopefully you have one or this post prompted you to put one together!

In Season Wedding Flowers: Best Kept Secret of Savvy Brides

In season wedding flowers… are they really a savvy secret? All brides typically try to be budget conscious in some way…since the more you save on your wedding, the more can be spent on your honeymoon or first house together! Choosing flowers that grow in the season that you are getting married in, can be a great way to cut your florist bill without diminishing the dramatic decorating effect flowers have on your affair. Here is a list of flowers typically growing in Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter.

Fall Wedding Flowers
Aster
Chrysanthemum
Dahlia
Marigold
Statice
Zinnia
Dried Leaves
Assorted Berry Sprigs

Winter Wedding Flowers

Amaryllis    Holly
Anemone    Jasmine
Bells of Ireland    Narcissus
Camellias    Poinsettia Casa Blanca Lily    Star Gazer Lily
Cosmos    Star of Bethlehem
Daffodil    Sweetpea
Forget-me-nots    Tulip

Spring Wedding Flowers

Anemone    Lilacs Bells of Ireland    Narcissus
Boronia    Peony
Casa Blanca Lily    Ranunculus
Daffodil    Star Gazer Lily
Delphinium    Sweetpea
Hyacinth    Tulip
Waxflower

Summer Wedding Flowers
Alstromeria     Forget-me-not
Bells of Ireland    Freesia
Chrysanthemum    Gerbera Daisy
English Lavender    Hydrangea
Iris    Larkspur

No matter what season your wedding is/was in or what your bouquet looked like, who wants to just toss their bouquet in the trash? If you hate that idea, our October Giveaway of a custom 11″ x 14″ shadowbox floral keepsake (a $460+ value) is meant for you! Keepsake Floral, the Nation’s leader in special event flower preservation will create a custom-crafted work of art out of your bouquet that you will treasure for years to come!

Want to win our outstanding October giveaway? Leave a comment on this, or any of our floral keepsake posts on Mondays this month and you’ll be automatically entered to win! Tell us all about the flowers in your bouquet, if they have special meanings or significance. The randomly selected contest winner will be announced on October 31st!! If we don’t hear back from the winner within 2 weeks, we will randomly select a new winner to make sure someone ends up with this great goodie!

More in season wedding flowers and information can be found on The Spruce! Another savvy tip: don’t waste 13 hours on your name change. Use the MissNowMrs app to go from Miss to Mrs. in Minutes!

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