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Jan 2021
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Ask Paula: If I Were to Interview Suze O...

Paula Pant | Cumulus Podcast Network
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#294: Jeffrey is curious: if I were to interview Suze Orman today, would I agree more or less with her thoughts on the financial independence retire early (FIRE) movement? Matt wants to know: if a property cash flows really well, is it worth paying significantly more than the appraised value to purchase that income stream? Sara and her husband are returning ... Show More
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