27. "In 2005, my wife (then girlfriend) made just under 45k" In response to In response to 20
she went in to get pre-approved for a mortgage and they told her she could borrow 320k. THREE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS on a 45k salary. They were setting people up to fail. Caveat Emptor and all, but that doesn't exonnerate financial professionals who intentionally misguide their clients