Paula Wojciechowski: My initial gut reaction is if the house makes you happier, take the thing that will make you happiest and see if it will work. But given Dr. Waldinger's interpretation, I think there's a bigger question, which one is more important to you? Flexibility, or the home? What truly would make you happier? "I'm going to contradict myself and make arguments in favor of both the big house and the smaller house"
#422: Emily is saving aggressively for financial independence, but it’s hard to enjoy the present. Is it time to increase spending?
Monroe wants to stop working. Forever. Which is more important: debt payoff or investing?
Another anonymous caller and his spouse dream of building a homestead on an expensive piece of land. How much is too much to spend on housing?
Given the high costs of moving, Sarah wonders if buying a starter home is the best decision. Should she and her fiance jump straight to buying their forever home?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these four questions in today’s episode.
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