Buying a home is often called “the best investment you’ll ever make”—but is that really true? This post compares the returns of real estate to the stock market, breaking down the numbers, risks, tax benefits, and long-term advantages of homeownership. One key takeaway: buying a home can make financial sense in the long run, but it’s not automatically the best investment for everyone.

Investing shouldn't be like having a second job. And the easiest way to invest is also one of the most effective – buying things that you can own for a very, very long time so that your investments do the heavy lifting while you focus on more important things.

If you want to be a better investor & feel a lot better in the process, check your investment accounts A LOT less often.