This week we’re sharing ways to cut wedding costs, tips to lower your summer utility bills, and what you can learn from the current financial crisis in Greece when it comes to your personal finances.  Here’s what you need to know now:

• According to William Richards of MainStreet, Greece currently has the highest debt-to-GDP ratio in Europe. To help you avoid a similar predicament, Richards shares some lessons the Greek crisis can teach you about your personal finances. Some strategies include maintaining a high level of self-discipline, building up a healthy emergency fund, and balancing personal interests against a budget.

• With summer is in full effect, the Today Show has some helpful tips to lower your utility bills during the hottest time of the year.  Advice includes replacing the gasket in your refrigerator, unplugging entertainment systems at night, testing your toilet to see if it uses too much water, keeping a rain gauge on the front lawn, and more.

• Throwing a wedding doesn’t need to mean financial ruin, especially if you follow Kiplinger Reporter Andrea Browne’s advice. She says you can actually host a wedding for $5,000 by sticking to a single venue, buying a formal dress instead of a wedding gown, and opting for Costco’s floral section instead of a florist. Congrats to everyone getting hitched this summer!