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Hello I'm a newby here

I'm 51 and happily married. I just recently left my job and I'm looking for a career change.


I'm also getting some crazy thoughts of selling our house, cashing in my ISA, downsizing and paying cash for it.


In the meantime, I'm trying to get some type of web application development position, but I'm about 20-30 years older than most others in it.


Created By on 02/09/2019

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hillarystrickland
3rd Feb 2021 00:04:05 (Last activity: 3rd Feb 2021 00:37:26)
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Hi Kevin. Hope you're doing great with everything you've planned. I have been considering equity release since recently and just trying to get people's opinions here and there. Have you proceeded with selling / downsizing your house? If you have a minute, I'd appreciate hearing about your experience. Thanks.
Response from CaroleAH made on 3rd Feb 2021 00:37:26
Hi Hillary,
I've heard that equity release isn't all it's cracked up to be so I would research this very carefully if you intend going down that route.
Carole
PatriciaB96
4th Sep 2019 16:55:43
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Good afternoon kevinq1918 , welcome to this site , I hope you makers of new friends here .

Patricia

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