Money seems to be worrying everyone these days. Newlyweds, many of whom go into debt to pay for their weddings and try to grow a nest egg, are among the first to look for ways to save. What most people don't realize is that simply putting away 10 percent of their paycheck each time they get paid can really help. Another way to make a big improvement on the amount of money you save is to start brown bagging your lunch and cutting out extras, such as those stops to the coffee shop. Trying to come up with new sources of income -- from freelance projects to purchasing a home or apartment that you can rent to someone else -- is a great way to create a cushion for the unexpected.

I'm in the mood for a party, a big fourth of July barbecue, perhaps. But I'm in Italy, where the fourth of July is just like any other day, and I don't have necessities, such as a kitchen of my own, to throw a memorable feast. However, once I return to my all-American digs in New Jersey, I'll be able to throw a party or two or three.

As a newlywed, I am still learning how to entertain guests with panache. That's why I recently researched some of the resources available on About.com for those who need advice on party planning, etiquette, creating a menu, making invitations, and having fun with guests. I compiled my fun findings in the "Newlyweds Guide to Entertaining", which I think will serve as a valuable resource for me -- and all of you. There's still a little bit of time to throw together a fourth of July bash. Just do it!

My husband and I have been married since October 2008, and we still haven't determined who should take out the garbage. In fact, at this very moment, there is a pile of recyclables in two bags at the entrance of our apartment in Italy. The plastic bottles and cardboard are mocking me as I type.

At our home in the United States, where we spent last winter, I took out the garbage. It's my homeland, and I know where to put it. I feel free to roam my domain and do the tasks I've always done. But here we just let it sit until one of us just can't take the smell anymore. It's like an unspoken war because neither wants to give in and become the garbage person for our family. How do you and your husband or wife decide who takes out the garbage? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Wordless Wednesday Wedding

Olympic snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler and Chris Hotell celebrate their wedding in Costa Rica on June 19, 2009. © Photo by Handout/Getty Images

I just love how the bride and groom display the innocence of children in this photo that oozes summer wedding. Newlyweds are definitely full of love, hope, and optimism. Olympic snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler seems to be floating on a cloud of happiness. Being at the beach -- the fountain of youth -- makes the photo all the more perfect. The image is romantic and lovely and exactly how the summer should be.

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