Financial considerations in planning a same-sex wedding
Being single for 42 years has given both partners some concern, they say.
DEAR HARRY: My dear friend and I are a gay couple planning our wedding. Being single all these 42 years has given both of us concern as to just what we have to consider financially.
WHAT HARRY SAYS: Congratulations! Start with a joint bank account to cover your current expenses. Follow that with wills. Then, integrate your retirement plans. Line up your tax-deductible expenses for the possibility of filing jointly. Pick the best medical-care program from your choices of joint or individual plans. Do the same for other insurance needs. See to it that your non-financial documents are in order, with particular reference to medical powers of attorney and living wills.
DEAR HARRY: I have a credit-card bill on which there was a mistake. I never bought the item charged. I have protested the charge and paid the remainder of the bill. Now, I want to buy from that same store and charge it on the same card. Is this going to present a problem with my bank or the store? I get nervous when things don't go right on my credit cards.
WHAT HARRY SAYS: There's nothing wrong with what you intend to do, and it's unlikely to cause any difficulties. However, if you're a Nervous Nellie, use a different credit card.
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