Looking at the balance in your savings account brings on a veritable storm of conflicting emotions: You were very happy with this number until your daughter announced her engagement; you're prematurely mourning the loss of this money that took you so long to sock away; and you realize, though you'd never admit it, how much you love your cash. Of course, you love your daughter more. Keep in mind that your losses might be considerably less than you fear if someone else is pitching in.