The crowd here needs more info on your current financial standing to really give you a road map for success.  

I have $1.5M in the bank, and I’m trying to figure out the best move for my situation to start building out my portfolio and making moves towards financial independence.

In other words are the reasons for paying off debt early financial or emotional?   

I have $10,500 to my name and want to invest it and put my money to work; however, I don't mind spending a few dollars on a reliable course or towards my financial education.

Section 8 in Toledo = Disaster...Just my opinion.They don't like us and talk $#@% in us so I'm returning the favor heheMuch success

There is more that goes into these decisions than pure financials sometimes.

., To report losses from Hurricane Helene on tax returns, affected individuals should first confirm if the area is a federally declared disaster zone, as this allows for casualty loss deductions.

If someone is bringing part of the closing costs, it’s common for them to receive a portion of the equity that reflects their financial contribution compared to the overall deal.

I'm not sure they would serve a purpose for me then, but for working class people who do more often have financial stresses it is an incentive for sure and also it compensates you for the lateness.

This can hurt you financially, and it can hurt more than tax savings.I'm all for tax planning, I do it for a living, but don't lose the bigger picture while focusing on taxes.