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Is Making Extra Mortgage Payments Worthwhile? | Michael Roberts

14m · Knowledge at Wharton · 19 Feb 19:39

Worried about your money? Wharton finance professor Michael Roberts is here to help with common-sense advice on mortgage debt, personal budgeting, and planning ahead. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on getting a “Fresh Start" this new year.

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