A note from BundleHQ: Here's what you've been spending

Boy, am I glad to see you. We here at BundleHQ have been in preparation overdrive, cleaning the house, making snacks, buying beer, and obsessing over whether The Kinks and Ke$ha can peacefully coexist on the same party playlist. And now . it's time. Welcome. Thank you for coming.

So, let's make this easy — and why shouldn't it be? Most of you are new to this place, so here are the top five things to do on Bundle right this moment:

1. Check your spending. Want to see how people like you spend and save? Everybody's Money is one of the largest collections of spending data ever released into the wild. We've got a short video that explains the whole thing. Basically, it's the best free way to compare how other people are spending and saving, broken down by age, income, household status and location (even down to zip code in select cities). It's amazing how a simple comparison can give unprecedented context to our financial decisions. Logan, one of our community editors, was surprised to find that residents of Washington DC spend more than New Yorkers. Jeremy compared how much married couples with and without kids spend on gas - guess who's spending 28 percent more? See something interesting? Click "capture and share" to tell us what you've found.

2. Take the spending quiz. Are you a Wired Thing? An Alpha Shopper? Answer a few quick questions to get your Bundle "Spend Type." You might be surprised by the results.

3. Find your people. Money is nothing if not personal. Whether you're posting your own money stories or reading about other people's situations, we hope you'll find something-someone-who shares your concerns. Should I give up my car? Joe Eaton did — he thinks it's the fastest way to save for a Porsche. What about blowing birthday money on a fancy purse? Alice Oglethorpe doesn't have any regrets. We'll be telling their stories, and maybe yours as well; if you've got a moment or decision to share, we'd love to hear it. Drop us a line at editors@bundle.com or bundlehq.tumblr.com/submit.

4. Get a little help. Who doesn't want to be smarter or smoother when it comes to their life and their money? For those squidgey moments when dealing with money and people at the same time gets uncomfortable, we've got The Awkward Dollar. To answer more technical questions, professional experts like Sheryl Garrett and Morningstar's investing mavens are on deck, or you can search for answers on everything from getting out of debt to getting started investing from our editorial partners MSN Money and Morningstar. We'll also sum up the most important news when it comes to your money, with the Week in Your Wallet. In addition, you'll find original tips and money hacks, like how to find Girl Scout cookies for cheap or how to get a better deal at the bar.

5. Swap secrets. Got a money secret you've been carrying around too long — or just want people to heed your cautionary tale? Submit your anonymous Confession and get it off your chest. Or read Other People's Money, in which we get notable folks to tell us how they think about their money. First up: sportswriter and author Will Leitch, explaining why he set $10,000 worth of baseball cards on fire.

Now — finally! — I'm going to shut it and let you explore. Last thing: this whole endeavor won't work without you. If you don't see something you want, let us know. If there's something you like and want more of, tell us that, too. Better snacks? We're working on it.