‘Cry me a river, right?’: I sold our rental for $325,000. I want to invest the money. My wife wants to pay off our mortgage. Who’s right?

Dear Quentin,

I have a “first-world” problem with a twist, and I could use your advice. I recently sold my rental townhouse for $325,000. It was already paid off without any encumbrances on the property. After paying the title transfer and capital-gains taxes of 15%, I have $309,000 in cash.

Question 1: What should I do with the proceeds?

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