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Old 05-15-2012, 08:52 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by Oxer45 View Post
Kids should be self sufficient. They have a lifetime of income to pay off their loans, but at that point you will have only a few years to save for retirement. Most Americans are adverse to older parents living with them. No point to sacrifice your financial well being for something all the other kids do anyway (pay off loans).
Of course, you should only pay for your kids' medical school if you are confident of your ability to pay for retirement.
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