In this special Mailbag edition, listener Anya seeks advice on a real estate investment dilemma. She and her partner have invested in pre-construction property, but the property value has fallen, leaving them with a significant shortfall. We also hear from Christa, who recently got a new job and a big raise (go Christa)! She’s wondering how to best invest the extra money she’s getting every paycheck.

In our news of the week, the consequences of paying over the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for a car and why the price growth of the housing market has stabilized to pre-COVID levels. 

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