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Married lifeThe first month after the wedding

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Newlywed & married life: Starting a family

A conversation for both of you, with your doctor’s advice: timing, money, leave and support.

The key points

  • Talk about hopes and timing
  • Check leave and insurance
  • A preconception check-up
  • There is no right timeline

Read more about starting a family

A couple kissing while holding an ultrasound photoFamily & childrenStarting a family after marriage: a conversation guide

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Should we take out a loan to pay for our wedding?

It’s usually wiser to scale the wedding to what you can pay from savings and confirmed contributions. Debt can delay goals like a home or starting a family.

Budget & who paysAll questions

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A short note for your planning season: one idea worth knowing, one tool to try, and a reminder of what matters this month. No spam, ever.

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