Ask HTM - Investing in Real Estate with Only $5, Tapping a 401k to Pay Off Debt, & A Currency Exchange Frugal or Cheap #586

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1 - Are real estate investing apps like Landa legit?

2 - When it comes to budgeting, is it OK to sneak my gardening supplies into our housing maintenance savings category?

3 - Should I cash out an old 401k to pay off some medical debt?

4 - I’m thinking about selling my duplex- should I utilize a 1031 exchange and strike while the iron is hot?

5 - A frugal or cheap abroad: what’s the best way to do a currency exchange?

 

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