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August 5, 2019By Paula Pant

#207: Ask Paula – Should I Take a $30k Paycut for Better Work-Life Balance, or Stick it Out?

Matt and his fiance earn $7,500 per month combined. They save more than half of their income. He’d like to take a different job that will decrease his income by $2,000 per month, but improve his quality of life. Should he?

Suja wants to take out a loan for business growth. What red flags should she watch for?

Anonymous and her husband are thinking about buying half-million-dollar home, purchasing a second car, and having a baby. They’ve saved an emergency fund and a 20 percent downpayment. Are they ready?

Trayci wants to quit her 9-to-5 and start working as a 1099 self-employed lifestyle. How should she manage this transition?

Daria is curious about the economics of a podcast. What do the income and expenses look like?

Jared wants to retire early and then sell off his rental properties, but he’s worried about the depreciation recapture tax rate. How should he plan?

Ali wants to set up a long-term giving plan, but most of the advice out there is geared towards wealthy donors. How should middle-class workers set up their charitable giving?

Financial planner Sophia Bera (hailed by Investment News as one of the Top 40 Under 40) joins me on today’s episode to answer these seven questions.

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April 8, 2019By Paula Pant

#187: The Final Ask Paula: Real Estate Episode!

Sarah needs $36,000 per year in living expenses in order to reach FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). She owns several rental properties, and she’s aggressively paying off the mortgages through the debt snowball method. How will she know when she’s ready to live on $3,000 per month in consistent rental income?

AyV wants to rent out his primary residence. What steps should he take to prepare the property for rent? Should he hire a contractor? What level of renovation should he give it?

And more!

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