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 When my daughter became engaged, we embarked on the once-in-a lifetime experience of planning her wedding. It was an amazing time as I watched my little girl prepare to enter the next stage of her life as a young, married woman. Although I teased her about what size tiara I would get to wear as “Mother of the Bride,” I knew this day was really hers and I did everything I could to guide, support and celebrate this milestone in her life and ours as a family.
Even though the average cost for a wedding is reported to be around $30,000, a beautiful wedding can actually cost much less. As with all things financial, the wedding budget can be a sticky subject. Some things are going to cost more than you think and, sadly, very few things will cost less. Try to have a range in mind and help your daughter prioritize what areas she and the groom consider to be essential and which areas are more flexible. In our case, my daughter and her fiance were adamant that they would not cut down their guest list even if it meant having a less elaborate reception. Knowing the priorities ahead of time makes it easier to create a wedding budget that reflects the wishes of the bride and groom. Knowing which expenditures are lower priorities also helps when it is time to make decisions on how the budget will be divided and spent.
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When it comes to owning a small business, maintaining accurate and detailed recordkeeping is critical for understanding your business and meeting your tax obligations. There are a few recordkeeping requirements every small business should follow.
I recently read an advice column in which a mother was singing the praises of wearing helmets when bicycle riding. I smiled with her as she described how happy she was that the helmet was cracked but not her son's head. She said that he would probably be stiff the next day but was otherwise OK.