How to Money Ask HTM - Expensive Family Vacations, Making Extra Mortgage Payments, & Forfeiting Credit Card Rewards #640
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1 - My family vacations are getting too expensive and I’m not sure I can attend- what should I do?
2 - As an 11 year old, how should I save or spend $2,000 that I have in my bank account?
3 - What is the most optimal way to make extra payments and pay off my mortgage early?
4 - Am I paying off my credit card too soon in order to receive the points and rewards?
5 - How much money do I need to have invested in order to retire?
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