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She wanted to know if that was in our budget and can we afford it.


First, realize this is all she asked. Not very complicated.

Now, there are a couple things. One is the simple task of your budget as a M couple. That is easy.

The thing to perhaps think about, how will this purchase affect you if you D?

Is a major purchase a good idea while this is still undecided?

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