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298. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Money (But Were Afraid to Ask)

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A Home Is a Good Commitment Device

Buying a home represents what economists call a commitment device. Home equity loans used to be called second mortgages. Get the largest deductible that you can, says Pollock. Do what you can to support the social safety net.

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