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Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•0 min
#692: Q&A: My Brother-in-Law Wants to Buy a Rental in Mexico. Good Idea?
In this episode, Paula and former financial planner Joe dissect a listener’s question about a brother‑in‑law who wants to buy a three‑unit Airbnb property in Mexico and live in one of the units. They stress the importance of separating personal lifestyle desires from sound investment analysis, walking through how to calculate cap rates, account for vacancies, maintenance, and local landlord‑tenant laws, and evaluate financing options in a foreign market. The hosts also touch on protecting retirement assets from legal liability and advise the listener on how to support the brother‑in‑law without overstepping, emphasizing relationship dynamics and resource referrals.
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Podcast•Feb 19, 2026•0 min
#690: Q&A: Should My Teen Go to College?
In this episode, Joe and Paula examine whether a college degree is a worthwhile investment for a teen, breaking down ROI by field, the non‑financial benefits of higher education, and the growing cultural shift toward alternative pathways. They advise parents...
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Podcast•Feb 6, 2026•0 min
#687: First Friday: The Retirement Rules That Changed While You Weren’t Looking
In this First Friday episode, host Paula Pant reviews the economic landscape of January 2026, highlighting a 2% S&P 500 pullback, a near‑10% Bitcoin drop, and a cooling labor market with job openings falling to 7.6 million. She discusses the surprise nomination of...
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