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Article: To love honor and . . . budget.(News)
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- The Boston Herald
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- August 2, 2009
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Byline: RENEE NADEAU
The couple that budgets together, stays together, financial experts are saying this wedding season. And during these rough economic times, "for richer or poorer" takes on a whole new meaning.
"New couples are living through this economy . . . and they're learning that you can't just spend without consequence," said Beth Wood, assistant vice president of business and women's markets for MassMutual Financial Group. "You have to make sure that there is a budget and everyone is willing to stay within it."
Experts say newlyweds should take three important steps:
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