Ask HTM: Conquering Debt-Fuled Lifestyle Inflation, Investing a Used Car Payment, & Making the Most of a VA Loan #1135

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1 - Debt-fueled lifestyle inflation: Should I sell a rental property to pay off my 401k loan used to install a pool?

2 - Car financing: Does it make more sense to pay for a new/used car in cash or make payments and invest the difference?

3 - Military service/VA loans: What are the pros and cons of going with a VA loan for a new home we’d like to purchase?

4 - 403b: Leave it, transfer it, roll it, or convert it? (or maybe even BOP it?!... Capitalize could be a part of the solution)

5 - 529 plans: How should I sort through all the options available?! (Virginia's direct-sold site is Invest529.com)

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