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Why Renting May Be Better Than Owning

Renting your home and investing money elsewhere might be a better path to wealth.

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Eden Dranger
May 09, 2024
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We've been led to believe a lot of things.

That cracking your knuckles often will give you arthritis.

That falling into quicksand was something I needed to prepare for as a child.

And that you have to own a home in order to be living the American dream. But, for a lot of people, renting can actually be a better financial decision.

Before you flip out and un…

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