How to Buy a House When Interest Rates are High

Dec 6, 2023

Discussion on buying a house when interest rates are high, including considerations like emergency reserves and individual circumstances. Highlight of risks involved in financing low-impact purchases. Advice on finding balance between spending and saving. Discussion on dollar cost averaging into index funds for home purchase. Explanation on the importance of saving for retirement for higher income earners.

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Introduction

00:00 • 5min

Arbitrage and Risk in Financing

04:44 • 6min

Balancing Increased Spending and Savings in the Messy Middle

10:51 • 6min

Dollar cost averaging into index funds for home purchase

16:37 • 5min

The Importance of Saving for Retirement for Higher Income Earners

21:43 • 4min