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Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Volume 48, No. 2

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South of Main

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Savings strategies for weddings

The question was popped; the engagement ring presented. What’s the next step on the road to the wedding? Saving should definitely be on couples’ minds.

A wedding is likely the most costly party couples will ever throw.

According to The Knot’s 2020 Real Weddings Study, the average cost of a wedding in 2020 was $33,900. There are many different costs associated with weddings. Some are predictable, while others are unexpected.

Investopedia says the vast majority of couples budget too little for their weddings and also end up spending more than they had planned. Various strategies can make it easier to save for a wedding and avoid a post-wedding financial hangover.

GET INFORMED

It’s impossible to budget for a wedding and ultimately save without knowledge of what services and items cost in the region where you live. A wedding in New York City will be expensive, while a wedding in Mississippi will cost a lot less, indicates SuperMoney’s guide to wedding costs.

Conduct some research and find out what photographers, florists, transportation providers, reception halls, and wedding wardrobe vendors charge for common services.

This will paint a vivid picture of what a wedding may cost in your area.

FLESH OUT THE BUDGET

you can then figure out a financial goal. This also is when you can determine where to rein in spending and where you might want to splurge. If having a video memory of the wedding is not a top priority, you can skip videography services. If you have a special flower that you like, you may want to budget more for that bloom even if it isn’t in season.

SET UP A DEDICATED SAVINGS ACCOUNT

One of the easiest ways to save for big-ticket items like a wedding, home purchase or other financial goals is to use an automatic savings account that may be available through your bank or employer. An automatic savings plan will pull a set amount from a personal checking account into a savings account through auto-draft.

The bride and groom can link individual checking accounts to one savings account to contribute jointly.

AVOID OVERSPENDING

An analysis of your spending habOnce you have gathered estimates, its will likely reveal areas where

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you can scale back so you can devote more funds to wedding savings. Do you need a takeout coffee in the morning or can you brew a pot at home? Might you be able to scale back on streaming services?

Do you feel comfortable buying less expensive store brand groceries over name brands? Small cost savings can quickly add up.

ADD UP GIFTS

Factor in deduction of expenses that other people will commit to covering for wedding expenses, but only if you have concrete confirmation. A parent may host the rehearsal dinner. One’s relative may offer to pass down an antique wedding gown to wear. But rather than simply removing these gifts from your savings calculations, keep them as a safety net to put toward unforseen expenses.

Saving for a wedding can be challenging. But various strategies can help couples plan their dream weddings without breaking the bank.

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Classifieds

Marketplace

FREEBORN COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Employment Job Opportunities In-home Personal Care Attendant needed mornings and evenings for disabled woman (507)402-6256

Merchandise Antiques & Collectibles NEED CASH

I give free appraisals of your coins 1964 and older.I am also looking to buy older coins such as silver dollars, halves,quarters,dimes and Indianhead cents. &DOO 5RQ IURP +D\¿HOG 507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460

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507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville FOR SALE Honda Snowblower-$150 (507)373-0464

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Transportation Automobiles FOR SALE Wheelchair/Handicap Vans •2012 - $19,900 - 33k miles •2001 - $9,900 - 58k miles Call Nick at: 507-383-3072

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Want To Buy Transportation

Rentals

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Will pick up 7 days/week.

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Apartments

Services

FREEBORN COUNTY RENTALS

Appliance Service

Fuel and Wood OAK FIREWOOD FOR SALE. FREE DELIVERY AUSTIN & ALBERT LEA AREA CALL (507)438-9181

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Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom smoke free apartments in Albert Lea, Clarks Grove, Hayward & Hollandale. Family, senior & 62+ rentals. Month to month leases & deposit pay plans.

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Cleaning Services

Junk Removal

Snow Removal

ARIZONA CLEANING COMPANY Serving Austin & Albert Lea area since 1999. Carpet Upholstery, Duct cleaning for all seasons. Don’t drown your carpet, dry clean it.

Call: 507-433-7839

Junk Removal - Old appliances, furniture, electronics, yard waste as well as any kind of Junk from Anywhere! Basements, attics, garages.

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Albert Lea Lawn Services

Handyman Services E.L.K. CONSTRUCTION HANDYMAN SERVICES: Update or replace windows, egress windows & doors.

Home repair, remodeling & construction, decks, garages, siding, roof repair, drywall & texturing, concrete.

Call Ernie at 438-4307.

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CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED RETAILER

866-942-9095

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AUTOMOBILES

CASH FOR CARS! We buy all cars! Junk, highend, totaled – it doesn’t matter! Get free towing and same day cash! NEWER MODELS too! Call 1-855-548-5240 (mcn)

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-855-977-7030 (mcn)

INCOME OPPORTUNITIES

DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 855-752-6680 (mcn)

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KIESTER, MN FARIBAULT COUNTY

O N L I N E O N LY

AUCTION

Storage building on 1.04+/- acres on the south edge of Kiester. 7200 square feet with an 800 square foot office area with bathroom and furnace. #2194

Three bedroom, one bath home on a .24+/- acre lot.

Detached two stall garage. #2195

JAN

14

Bidding Ends

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Move in ready two bedroom, two full bath home. Two fireplaces and a two stall, heated garage on a .61+/acre lot. #2196

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Four bedroom, two full bath home with a fully finished basement adding to the living space. Also has two decks, a back patio and two stall attached garage. #2197

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