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Nov 2021

19m 49s

Should You Pay Off Your Car Loan or Max ...

BRIAN PRESTON AND BO HANSON

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Does it make more sense to pay off a car loan early or invest more into your 401(k)?

We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode!

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