In this Money Q&A episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we're going to answer your questions about should I pay off debt or keep the money invested?
Today we are going to answer these questions:
Question 1: Should I Pay Off Debt or Keep The Money Invested?
Question 2: How can I use the back door Roth IRA?
Question 3: How Should I Strategize for Early ... Show More
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Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide ... Show More
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Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guid ... Show More
52m 22s
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Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide ... Show More
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222. Ask Tori: Investing and Retirement
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You asked, and we answered! In this special replay episode, I answer voicemail questions from the podcast community and Stock Market School, including qu ... Show More
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Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guid ... Show More
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