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East Coast Couples Have Expensive Expectations: How Much Should You Spend On Wedding Gifts? East Coast Couples Have Expensive Expectations: How Much Should You Spend On Wedding Gifts?
East Coast Couples Have Expensive Expectations: How Much Should You Spend On Wedding Gifts? Newlywed couples in Northeast and mid-Atlantic states expect some of the most generous wedding gifts in the country, a new study said. Couples in New York expect the most expensive gifts in the U.S. at an average of $204.60 per guest, according to the study by fine jewelry brand Shane Co. The survey, based on responses from more than 3,000 Americans, also highlights regional trends in gift expectations, budgets, and wedding traditions. Connecticut newlyweds had the nation's second-highest expectations of $202.40 per gift, while New Jersey ranked fourth at $172.30. Pennsylvani…

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Newly Minted Millionaire: Randolph Man Plans To Start New Life With Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire: Randolph Man Plans To Start New Life With Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire: Randolph Man Plans To Start New Life With Jackpot Massachusetts man said he plans to pay to start a new life for himself and his partner after scoring a $1 million win in the state lottery.  Sean Galvez, of Randolph, won the seven-figure sum playing the "$1,000,000 Monolopoly Doubler," a $5 scratch-off ticket.  He chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Galvez said he plans to pay for his wedding and buy a home with the cash.  He bought the ticket at V&D Variety Store,1897 River St. in Hyde Park. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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by Josh Lanier