<prompt> Human: Alright, Ill start off with the fact that Im not good at finance, like at all. So I am new to all of this, and any help would be appreciated. I just got promoted no longer an intern! And make 55k a year. My fiance makes 16.5hr full time, so just under 35k a year. We both put 8 into our 401ks, and tax is a bit under 25 for both of us. We are planning on getting married next October, and are also trying to buy a house by that time. FYI we are both still in school. I just dont know where to even start as far as saving goes. We pay 850 a month in total car expenses for both of us month I love cars so Im going a bit over on thatI am trying to not go into debt for the wedding Im hoping for 5k, and the houses I am looking ate are around 160k calculators say I should be able to comfortably afford up to 280k but Im not sure if I want to do that.So what is the best way to prepare is it even feasible to do this by next fall? I know almost nothing as far as house purchasing and weddings. Help meEdit: if it helps, we are both 22  <response>: We did our wedding for 7k we waited 5 years after that to purchase a house in order to save up after our wedding gifts etc... so Im basing my opinion on that... I guess my question is why do you need a house at the same time as the wedding? Do the wedding. Make sure youre on budget finish it. See if you get any gifts that can help with a downpayment... Youll also want a reserve fund of like 10k to do actual fixes around the house you buy... No this isnt painting and buy stainless steel appliances money this is legit fixes when shit goes wrong fixes .. if you want money to make things look pretty save up for that too... 