Mel, a 34-year-old health-care worker and father of three, makes makes $104,000. He wants to save a minimum of $50,000 for each of his children’s future, pay off his mortgage in the next decade and buy an income property to rent out. He also wants to save a million dollars each for him and his wife’s retirement. What should he do to tackle these goals?

Evy Kwong speaks with financial advisor Jason Heath for recommendations.

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