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WEDDINGS ‘97/The Charlotte Post
Thursday, March 13,1997
After the honeymoon...
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The wedding was orchestrated
beautifully, the hone5Tnoon was
a delight, and you're both on
cloud nine. But, there are a few
residual items that need your
attention.
Thank-you notes
Traditionally, you have one
year to send gift acknowledg
ments, but the sooner you get it
done the better. Youll prevent
some family the sooner you get
it done the better. You'll prevent
some family squabbles with par
ents and in-laws who are won
dering why their friends haven’t
heard from you yet. The notes
should thank the giver by men
tioning the specific gift and
describing how you intend to
use it. A helpful hint: Address
envelopes prior to your wedding.
Half the job will be done when
you arrive home from your hon
eymoon.
Money matters
Marriage unites two people in
important ways, and this
includes their finances. By now
you should know if you have
compatible saving and spending
habits. If you haven't already,
decide who will have day-to-day
financial responsibility and be
sure to make big decisions joint
ly. Both spouses should be weU
informed and capable of han
dling financial matters if the
need arises.
Other matters to consider
include: whether to have a joint
bank accounts), use of the same
medical benefits plan, the terms
of your wiU, and changing bene
ficiaries on retirement and life
insurance plans. If you do not
already have life insurance, you
may want to consider buying a
policy to protect your spouse
should anything happen to you.
It is also a good idea to obtain
insurance for your engagement
and wedding rings. This can be
done by updating your renter's
or homeowner’s policy. Also,
look into combining your auto
insurance coverage; it wiU prob
ably result in lower rates.
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If the bride plans to take her
s
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