Many people look to real estate to generate income but would it make more sense to put that money towards paying off the mortgage on your primary residence? Let’s look at that question and a couple others that came into the show. Plus, Joel shares his thoughts on the labor shortage happening across the country.

 

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What we discuss on this episode: 

1:49 – Employment struggle and its impact on the economy

4:06 – Tight labor market: good or bad long term?  

5:36 – Mailbag question on childcare expenses  

7:51 – What the retirement income analysis process looks like  

8:59 – Mailbag question on how much to keep in the bank

11:27 – Mailbag question on rental properties