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It's not fair. You're promising her marriage, you're tolerating her parents, and you're giving up sex with every other woman for the rest of your frickin' life.

The reward?

Blowing your savings on a tiny hunk of jewelry. [Sigh.] Here's what you must know.

Ring Buying Guide - Toolbox

If The Plunge were only about "wedding planning," we'd douse ourselves with gasoline and light a match.

For our own sanity, there's more.

Below, you'll find tools for the Bachelor Party, the Honeymoon, and buying Her Precious.


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Honeymoon Budget Spreadsheet
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It's here. Get your hands on The Plunge's honeymoon budget spreadsheet. (Yeah, sounds frickin' exciting, we know...)


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20 (Stripper-Free) Bachelor Party Ideas
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In addition to the ho-hum routine of pole-dancing and beer, consider mixing it up with the following 20 ideas.


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Buying the Ring: How Much Dough to Blow
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How much should you spend on a diamond engagement ring? Somewhere between two weeks and two years of your salary.


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How to Find Her Ring Size and Style
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You need to do more than just plunk down cash...you need to guesstimate her ring size. You need to figure out her preferred style, setting, and stone shape. You need a plan.


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Valentine's Day: 10 Ways to Avoid Being a Cliché
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It's the least romantic day of the year. It doubles the cost of every restaurant, it triples the cost of a dozen roses.  It's checkmate. How can you win?


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Not Rocket Science: Beyond the Four C's
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Wait. Before you pull the trigger on a diamond, you need a little more info. Here's what you must know about Appraisers, Gemologists, and Grading Reports.


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50 New Year's Resolutions for Men
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Forget the gym. Here are 50 gradual, incremental changes that will actually improve your life. (Maybe.)


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Engagement Ring: 10 Rules for Saving Money
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You don't want to be cheap. But you don't want to over-pay, right? This is how you thread the needle.


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Should You Go "Ring Shopping" Together?
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If you do it yourself, it's complicated, it's stressful, it's a complete shot in the dark, and it's easy to screw up. So should you take this "couples shopping" shortcut?


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Bachelor Party Ethics: How Far is Too Far?
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There’s an old saying about the distinction between art and pornography: maybe you can’t define pornography, but you’ll “know it when you see it.” True here?


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Unlike a certain someone, we're not asking for a
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  • Antidotes to your bride's wedding-porn
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