This week’s Ask Farnoosh pulls together some of the most revealing financial stories of the week, grom pandemic-era homebuyers now feeling “locked in” by their ultra-low mortgage rates, to Gen Z putting marriage, kids, and career plans on hold until they can afford a home. Farnoosh also breaks down an under-the-radar proposal from the CFPB that could weaken anti-discrimination protections in lending, a shift that could impact mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, and small-business financing.

Then, she heads to the mailbag to answer listener questions:

• Should you borrow more on a home-equity loan to protect your savings during a renovation?
• How can a self-employed spouse take full advantage of a healthcare FSA?
• What exactly is the IRS “contract” that lets you withdraw from retirement accounts early? (Hint: SEPP/72(t) and the Rule of 55.)
• And if you’ve bought a home for your parents, are you putting your own retirement at risk?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.