“As far as financing the purchase [of a vacation home], plan to have more cash for a down payment than you would to buy a primary home.”

Can I Afford It? Big Toys Edition

Did you know that Sunday was National Splurge Day?

To me, that means an excuse to take Lyft instead of the subway. To others with deeper pockets, it may mean springing for that fancy boat, Maserati or second home.

If you like to go big, here’s my latest Mint piece on what to know ahead of springing for these mighty splurges.

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