Listen... Divorce to Financial Freedom on the 8 to 5 window her refrigerator repair shop gave her:

"...I am praying for an early appointment with the repair guy, which you know won't happen..."

Tired But Happy:

"But what about having enough cash that would allow you to say "F*** you" to your employer and walk out? How much liquid cash would you need to feel that you could voluntarily walk away from your main income stream without another one lined up? I've been thinking about this lately, as *cough cough* a very close friend's employer finds new ways to demoralize, devalue and dehumanize the workers in her department."

2million:

"It seems to me that it would make sense to just get everyone in a room and everyone say 'I am willing to contribute $X to the wedding' and we can begin planning from there. However, I have been advised by many people to just stay out of the way and let things play out."

* Bonus link: Chrees has the scoop--house from Nightmare on Elm Street for sale.