The answer is a definite NO. No one should EVER cash in their 401(k) to pay off debt. You will never be able to recover from the loss of compounding interest if you take out money from your retirement account. This money should be saved for retirement or EXTREME emergencies.
Im this case, Austin should take the amount of his raise and use that to start paying down his debt FASTER.
People are demanding more apartments than sellers are willing to offer. This means that there is a shortage of apartments.
Yes if you actually try to become them
Depending on the location if the house and how much you want to sell it for. Just make sure basic things such as Holes in wall’s are fixed or more noticeable details. Otherwise if the house is in good shape and appliances, heating, water are all fine then not a lot.