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The Netflix series Marriage or Mortgage sets up what seems to be one of those ultimate dilemmas. Should you spend your hard-earned savings on a wedding or on a home?

There are many components of this question to consider: wants versus needs, the wedding industrial complex and even credit card debt. At the end of the day, there is a right answer, but it may be a difficult pill to swallow. Watch the video above from CNET's Farnoosh Torabi to find out more.

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