Ask HTM - Looking a Gift House in the Mouth, Prepaid Visas, & Wealth Inequality in the US #1156

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1 - Gift house: My future in-laws might gift us a home… that we’ll eventually own… good idea?

2 - Prepaid Visa: Is it frugal or cheap to leave an entire prepaid Visa during a dinner out?

3 - Wealth inequality: Research, resources, questions to ask… let’s get into it!

4 - Home maintenance: What are some tips for a first-time homeowner when it comes to lawn care, pest control, and other home services?

5 - ABLE accounts: Should I deprioritize my new ABLE account if there’s a chance that I’ll over-save and invest?

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