Buying vs. Renting: The New American Dream

MoneyBetter Podcast
January 29, 2021
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For decades, owning a home was a key facet of the American dream. With low interest rates, it might be tempting to trade a rent payment for a mortgage, especially if the cost difference is negligible. But when it comes to home ownership, the reality is your costs go beyond just your monthly mortgage payment. How do you weigh what you want, what you can afford, and how where you live impacts your lifestyle? And what are the benefits of renting you'll be giving up?

Tune in for a discussion with Eric Turner, Casey Franklin, and Morgan Hermanek to see whether buying or renting allows you to do Money Better when it comes to your living situation.

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