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Out of work but keen to invest in shares

Hi Paul, I’m 51 years old and I have been subscribing to Money magazine for the past 11 years – I thoroughly enjoy it. I want to find out where I stand with my finances.

I have $50,000 left to pay on a loan for my house, which is valued at up to $1.3 million. I have just sold my business and am looking for work (I know, wrong time!).

My wife is 46 and earns $85,000 in the health sector. She contributes

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