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For the new house, we’d have to borrow $173,000, making the payments about $1,800 a month over 15 years — plus the other expenses that come with a second home. I’d also call your lender and work with them to stretch out your payment terms — in some cases you can go from a 10-year term to a 20 or even a 30, which means you’ll pay more in interest over time but have less of a burden right now when you’re getting started. Then, as you start to earn more money, you’ll be able to prepay on that extended term to reduce the overall interest. Lastly, I’d look at whether consolidating your loans makes sense July 1. The credit begins to phase out if you have modified adjusted gross income of $170,820 or more and is completely phased out if you have modified adjusted gross income of $210,820 or more. And don’t worry if the adoption didn’t take place last year — Kevin McKeon, a spokesperson for the IRS, tells me that you can file amended returns going back three years to get your unclaimed credit. Find Out More

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