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Apr 2021
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Should I Invest or Put More Down on My H...

BRIAN PRESTON AND BO HANSON
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When should you start working with an advisor? And how much should you be investing when you're saving for a house? We'll walk you through these questions and more in this week's Q&A episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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