FinanceMortgage
#RI-6aae0a3b·4 months ago·
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“Buying a house with a 30-year mortgage”
What Actually Happened
I regret buying a house with a 30-year mortgage, as it's extremely expensive and leaves little room for emergencies
What I wish I knew
"I wish I knew the total cost of the mortgage, including interest, property taxes, and HOA fees"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't buy a house with a 30-year mortgage, as it's a recipe for financial disaster"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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Finance Category
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Finance decisions logged. Avg regret 4.9/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
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of Finance decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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