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Weddings can get really pricey, and a lot of newlyweds admit they went into debt to say "I do." On this episode, we’re talking with LendingTree’s Matt Schulz about what brides and grooms are actually spending, the biggest wedding expenses, and how many people say that financial strain has already made them think about divorce. We’ll also talk about some simple strategies to cure that wedding debt hangover.

 We've been talking about it for years, but the deadline for you to get your Real ID is finally here and scammers know it. The new Real ID will allow you to fly on a plane and enter federal buildings and other secure areas. But scammers are doing their best to scare and trick you with false information. Truman Kain, a security researcher at cybersecurity firm Huntress, joins us to explain how scammers are duping people who haven't even applied for their Real ID. 

Gas stations, restaurants, hotels: Most of us just don't pay with cash at these establishments. We use credit cards, and credit card companies love it. Why? Because they make nearly 150 billion dollars a year in merchant fees. These fees are paid by businesses for the benefit of accepting cards. Today, Chip Lupo from WalletHub joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He tells us the next time you use plastic, look at the receipt because many merchants are passing those fees on to you.

Adding a teenager to your auto insurance can bring sticker shock that many parents might not have expected. It may be a right of passage, but teen drivers simply cost more to insure because simply put, they're just not experienced behind the wheel. So today, Chris Schafer from Insurify joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He explains all you need to know to help avoid mistakes when getting teen auto insurance.

April is financial literacy month. 

Whether you’re on cruise control with your money or you’re feeling a little behind on your savings goal, it’s a good time to do a little financial checkup. We’re talking with Jean Chatzky, the CEO of HerMoney.com and host of the podcast HerMoney with Jean Chatzky. We’ll talk about the best ways to create a budget, where to actually keep the money you’re saving, and why it’s never too late to start.

Tax day is almost here. If you’re a last-minute filer, we’ve got you covered. We’re talking with Lisa Greene-Lewis. She’s a certified public accountant and tax expert with Intuit TurboTax. She has some strategies to help you get organized for April 15th. We’ll ask her how to maximize refunds and what to do if you owe money and it turns out to be an amount you weren’t expecting.  

Tipping: It's part of the American culture. But a new report just released indicates 90 percent of consumers believe tipping is out of control. Most Americans want to be generous, but they don't want to be pressured into tipping for what feels like every little transaction you make. Chip Lupo joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He's a writer and analyst for WalletHub. He has the pulse on how most Americans feel when it comes to gratuity in the service industry.