Is it time to relocate to a more affordable area? What to consider
There are many considerations to give thought to before packing up and moving.
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Jun 24, 2022
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Erik J. Martin is a Chicago area-based freelance writer/editor whose articles have been featured in AARP The Magazine, Reader's Digest, The Costco Connection, The Motley Fool and other publications. He often writes on topics related to real estate, business, technology, health care, insurance and entertainment.
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