About this episode

The episode discusses the changing perception of homeownership as a financial strategy and its implications.

The myth that hard work and prudent saving will land you a house is in full retreat. Homeownership is now a retirement plan, pension substitute, nest egg… and that’s exactly what’s broken. Matt Speirs reads I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem by DAVID MOSCROP.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Speirs

Topics covered

• homeownership
• retirement
• financial planning
• society
• housing market

Keywords

• homeownership
• retirement plan
• pension substitute
• housing crisis
• financial advice

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