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Confused and Overwhelmed
Looking for guidance. I have done some investing, but am a miserable failure. Banging my head against walls (literally), I still cant figure out what to do. Nothing works. I am in financial distress, but have some equities and cash I dont know what to do with for the best outcome. Looking for guidance here.
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Sounds like you should sell a home (or homes) and pay off your mortgages. Less expense = less income needed. Get a job that you can do or go on disability if you qualify. Homes that are in disrepair will bring you more and more problems and less and less when you do finally sell.