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Saying... I Don't... To a Wedding Gift

Last June, we interviewed a wedding expert about how much you need to spend on a wedding gift. A year later, we’re still getting letters. What better time than June to revisit the wedding gift debate? Grab a hanky, Sound Money’s Nancy Farghalli has more.

Price of the average wedding gift? Some say $85. Some say that's too much. (© Minnesota Public Radio)

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