PODCAST EPISODE 209: We Think They Should Build a Vacation Home, The Wall Street Journal Doesn’t

ByPaul Adams

EPISODE SUMMARY

Topics Covered: The Wall Street Journal – “Can This Couple Afford to Build Two Vacation Homes? A Financial Adviser Weighs In.”

WHAT WAS COVERED

  • 00:00 – Episode begins
  • 00:35 – Paul welcomes listeners
  • 06:30 – Article Breakdown: “Can This Couple Afford to Build Two Vacation Homes? A Financial Adviser Weighs In.”
  • 19:15 – Discussing how term life insurance plays out.
  • 28:15 – the difference between “the math” and “your aims”.
  • 42:30 – Closing thoughts.

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Topics Covered: Article 1 – https://www.wsj.com/articles/can-couple-afford-two-vacation-homes-11631737223

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