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&HALEY MILLER JOSEPH GUERRA

May 30, 2020

P roposal Story

The Wait

by Kenneth Castano Worth

Joseph took Haley on a shopping trip and then to the Woodlands Waterway. Haley immediately recognized Joseph’s strange behavior and already suspected something special was going to happen. She tried not to get her hopes up, but the moment she had been waiting for eight and a half years was about to unfold for her.

Wedding Locations

After much research, Haley was enamored by the Mia Bella Wedding and Event Center. Mia Bella features an entrance courtyard, complete with fountain, a beautifully intimate ceremony site (both indoors and outdoors), and a lavish ballroom and reception area. The team at Mia Bella worked with Haley and Joseph to make sure their wedding day ran smoothly and without a hitch during the early days of the pandemic.

Bride’s Advice

“I learned to do what I wanted and not what everyone else wanted me to do. This is your wedding day, not theirs, so go with what you want and not what everyone else wants.”

Are you ready to take the next step into marriage?Takethis quiz now to seehow y and yourfuture spousesmoney align. Put a '7" or np (true or false) for each question.

I do not give to the charities or the church.

I do not save money from my paycheck.

I have less then four weeks of take home pay saved. I do not have a bank account. I prefer to pay for bills by cash or money order.

I have no dream of owning a home one day.

I feel that I deserve expensive name-brand items to reward myself.

I do not plan on retiring.

I believe whoever makes the most money has the final say over household finances.

I only pay the minimum on my credit card debt.

I believe that all bills and household necessities should be split 50/50.

My credit score is under 675.

I am currently delinquent on personal debt.

I feel it is ok for a spouse to have a "secret" bank account if they are contributing towards bills.

I do not contribute towards my companies 401 K program.

I have less then 4 credit cards.

I believe my money is my money and I do not have to consult my partner on how I spend it.

I have a financial commitment to a former spouse, friend, business partner, or other that will continue after we are married.

I have a budget/spending plan that I refer to often.

I do not believe in a shared checking account.

I plan on buying/leasing a vehicle every 2-3 years.

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"rs": HOW DID YOU MATCHUP?

It's the end of the month and money is tight. How would you and your SI spend a romantic Saturday night? a. Stay at home and grumble about money. b. Pop them bottles and put it on the credit card! c. Find some free to do like a bike ride, livingroom picnic or a free concert in town.

Did youfind yourselfagreeingor disagreeingmore?Is it time to talk to a professional sofinancesdon't becomea sourceof future disagreementsfor you and your spouse?

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