Start making passive income here: https://bit.ly/4o6MkS8  Dave Ramsey says you should save to pay cash for a house. But is that really smart in today's market?  In this episode, I'm going to show you why that strategy might actually cost you your dream home, and why locking in a mortgage yes, even with higher rates can be the more financially sound and wealth-building move.

I've heard countless stories from hardworking people trying to "save their way" to homeownership, only to watch prices skyrocket faster than their savings can grow. In fact, one woman I spoke with is working 80 hours a week at two jobs just to save cash for a home. Admirable? Absolutely. But effective? Not really. When I ran the numbers, what I found even shocked me and it's something Dave Ramsey doesn't talk about.

In this episode, I dive deep into the real math behind buying versus saving. You'll hear how saving for 15 or 20 years could mean chasing a moving target as home prices double or triple while your purchasing power declines. I'll walk you through an example comparing someone saving $1,500 a month for a $200,000 home versus locking in a mortgage today and how the difference could mean more than a decade of your life lost to the chase.

We'll break down:

• Why real estate appreciation can destroy even the most disciplined savings plans.
• How inflation and rising prices make "waiting to buy" one of the riskiest strategies out there.
• The hidden benefits of locking in your price now, even with PMI or higher rates.
• How to make inflation work for you, not against you.
• Why having liquid assets and financial flexibility beats being "house rich and cash poor."

I'll even show you why, by paying your mortgage strategically or investing the extra cash at decent returns, you could pay off your house in 8 years instead of 19 without sacrificing your peace of mind.

This isn't about reckless debt or ignoring financial discipline it's about using smart leverage and sound strategy to build wealth faster, without chasing your tail or missing out on the very opportunities you've been working so hard for.

If you've ever wondered whether saving cash or using a mortgage makes more sense, this episode gives you the data, the logic, and the freedom-focused mindset to make the right move for your future.