Everyone needs somewhere to live. The fear of missing out when friends cut the ribbon on their new house creates cultural pressure to own a home. Conventional wisdom says that home ownership is a “safe” investment. However, it’s not that simple. From a purely financial perspective, you need to consider the opportunity cost of buying a home. Instead of p…
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