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Averting Poverty and Government Budgetary Pressure Through Releasing Home Equity: A Safe and Informed Solution for Baby Boomer Homeowners

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|Mar 2024

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fprj-2016-0003 | Journal eISSN: 2206-1355 | Journal ISSN: 2206-1347
Language: English
Page range: 55 - 79
Submitted on: Apr 11, 2016
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Accepted on: Jul 10, 2016
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Published on: Mar 18, 2024
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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