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May 2023

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"How Much of My Income Should I Spend On...

BRIAN PRESTON AND BO HANSON

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Whether you rent an apartment or own a house, how much of your monthly income should you spend on your rent or mortgage - and why?

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

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