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May 2025
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209. “We bought a house we can’t afford,...

RAMIT SETHI
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Sunnie (29) and Jazmyne (30) are a queer couple trying to build their life together—buy a house, bring a child into their family, and create long-term financial security. But with just one primary income and a major surgery planned for next year, every decision feels high stakes. They earn a combined $180,000 and just bought their first home; but between ri ... Show More
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