The home ownership debate (to rent or to buy?) is heated and – I would argue – frustrating. Today, I'm diving into my REAL beef with the, "Renting is throwing your money away," condescension – in the hopes that young people will learn how to run the numbers instead of relying on conventional wisdom.

ARTICLES REFERENCED

When the Math Supports Buying Your Primary Residence

Our Net Worth is More than $500,000 – Here's Why We Choose to Rent

Why Your House is a Terrible Investment (JL Collins)

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