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by rivenfall 2931 days ago
1. Society (at least in Paris) rewards people who buy their own (humble) home, stay there, and don't own a car. - if you don't buy now you might as well rent forever, because inflation is not some BS tailored number like 2% : prices can go up 10% in a year - real interest rates to buy property are negative because of inflation - speculating or trading is BS and doesn't cover for inflation - investing is ok but not as good as investing in your own home - renting costs more than owning property - if you are not patient enough selling property costs more than renting - cars real cost: buying, maintaining, parking, insurance, energy, freeways, possible accidents...

2. It's easier to get up early if you're alone, and it might even be easier to fall asleep