From the S&P to Tiffany: Big Plans? Start Investing Now

This month, many a college graduate will have completed the academic aspect of his or her life and will soon move on to the "professional" phase of life. Whether you're a recent graduate or know a college grad, let's take a look at how to invest upon entering the labor force, with a few big-budget plans in mind.

Your Wedding

I am now about to tell you something which will no doubt in my mind, rip the heart out of young brides to be. At the same time, it will be among the best financial advice that any young couple will ever receive.

Imagine buying that dream car you always wanted. You scrapped and saved $50,000 for this heavenly vehicle. You paid for it, drove it out of the show room, motored around for four hours and then proceeded to push it off of a cliff. ...