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17 Retirement Lies We Still Tell Ourselves

October 22, 2019 · Retirement Life

Once I downsize, I’ll be able to live off the equity of my home

A lot of people probably thought the same before 2008. After the market crashed, millions lost their equity in their home. Don’t rely on your house alone, you never know when disaster might strike and you’ll be left struggling.

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