People tend to see things like a change in their house value, and lose their heads. They feel richer and start living it up.
Sorry to burst your bubble guys, but you really shouldn't be.
Just because your house is a millionaire, doesn't mean you are. And you certainly shouldn't start living like one just because your house value has shot, well, through the roof.
There are both traps, and possible advantages, from these changing house values.
I called Hobson Wealth Partners head of fixed income Mark Fowler, to talk about the pros and cons for the latest Cooking the Books podcast.
We discussed the difference between real and paper wealth, the traps for those who get overexcited about increasing house values, and the ways to use house values to truly increase your wealth.
For the interview, listen to the podcast.
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