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Renting vs. Buying a Home: What People Get Wrong
Ben Felix
Ben Felix argues that common beliefs about renting versus buying are wrong: homes are not great investments, mortgages are not a wealth hack, and ownership does not reliably bring happiness.
Recommended as detailed math on rent versus buy, showing the choice is often roughly a wash.
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