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Mailbag: DIY Planning, Mortgage Payoff, and Long-Term Care Decisions

In this week's mailbag, Mark covers three decisions that can quietly shape your retirement outcome. From knowing when strategy matters more than DIY investing, to weighing the emotional and financial impact of paying off your home, to navigating rising long-term care premiums, these are real-world questions many families face. The common thread? Timing and structure matter more than impulse.

Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

📘 Blueprint for Planning Early– Plan 10–15 years ahead

🔄 Advisor Transition – When a professional strategy trumps DIY

🏠 Mortgage Decision – Cash flow vs…

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