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Release Date: 09/29/2025
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Trying to decide whether to buy a house or keep renting is a bit like choosing between pancakes and waffles—both can be delicious, both come with their own quirks, and everyone seems to have a strong opinion about which one is “the right” choice. When it comes to retirement, though, the decision feels less like breakfast and more like a long game of Jenga: every move counts, and one wobbly block could change the whole tower. So, should you plant roots with a mortgage or keep things flexible with rent?
On this episode, Brad weights in on the debate from a financial planning point of view and gives his thoughts on how each decision can affect your long-term financial planning goals.
Show Highlights Include:
• Younger People Are Losing Faith In Buying A Home (4:00)
• Owning Is A Good Part Of Wealth Building (9:00)
• Popular Pros And Cons (11:00)
• You're Not Wrong Either Way (12:45)
• There's Quantitative And Qualitative Sides (16:30)
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