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Re: A Most Depressing Conversation
Old 04-18-2006, 09:44 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Laurence
I very much empathize, this weekend I jumped in on a conversation about investments and financial planning, and mentioned my plans after the house is paid off. Someone said, "the house doesn't get paid off" as if handing out a commandment , and got the same head shake poor child look from the rest of DW's male relatives.
I'd be retired 10 years ago if I had a nickel for everytime someone advised me to always keep a "mortgage" for the "deduction." Used say that I guess that's OK if you're in the 100% tax bracket.
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