In this "what would Glen do" episode, Julie and her fiancé recently built a home but now a major career change means their household income is about to drop. With a big mortgage, wedding costs coming up and plans to start a family, Julie wants to know: do they need to sell the home? How can they afford everything? Glen and Julie unpack:

👉🏼 her dilemma

👉🏽 salaries, career change & income drop

👉🏾 emergency fund, savings & debts

👉🏿 spending plan, insurance & financial foundations

👉🏻 super balances and financial position

👉 the mortgage and house value

👉🏼 lifestyle costs and hobbies

👉🏻 career values and long term plans

👉🏽 Glen raises some potential red flags

👉🏾 and shares what he would do in their situation

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