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Feb 2020
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Ask Paula: Should I Put My Student Loans...

Paula Pant | Cumulus Podcast Network
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#239: Lo is in a good spot with her career, but she’s struggling with a ton of student loan debt, and consequently, credit card debt. What should she do to manage it? Anonymous wants to know how to set up a backdoor Roth IRA. Eric and his wife own a property in Savannah, GA that brings in more money as an Airbnb than a traditional rental. They want to invest ... Show More
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