Millennials have 'phantom wealth' hidden in their homes and 401Ks — but they don't feel rich

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Milennial couple standing next to a model house that is empty inside, on a harsh red background.

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A millennial couple with a $1.2 million net worth explains how they both plan to retire by 35

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Andrea Wallace with her family
Andrea Wallace and her husband are set to achieve financial independence in four years.

Andrea Wallace

Gen Z might be the luckiest homebuying generation. Here's where they're scooping up homes.

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Indianapolis, Indiana.
A SmartAsset analysis found that Gen Z bought homes in 2023 at the fastest rate in Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Cincinnati.

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A man ordered to hide his boat painted his new fence with the offending boat. The act of rebellion is changing his city.

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The mural Hanif Panni on Etienne Constable's fence.
After Etienne Constable was told to hide his boat from the street, he hired friend and neighbor Hanif Panni to paint his boat on the new fence.

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I paid just $135,000 for my house when homes in the area are going for twice that. Here's how.

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Melisa Gomez-Romo's husband and children at their front door.
Melisa Gomez-Romo's husband and children at their front door.

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What everyone's getting wrong about the housing market

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While it may be uncomfortable right now, there's a good chance that homebuyers' prospects won't get better anytime soon.

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I achieved my dream of buying a home in London. I know I'm lucky, but I was miserable as soon as I moved in.

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a woman sitting on a teal couch in an orange room
Daniela Vilu bought her first home after living a nomadic life.

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I got a 2.5% mortgage rate last year when everyone else was getting 6%. It's saving us $40,000 and helping pay off my medical bills for cancer treatment.

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Amy Yzaguirre, her husband, and son.
Amy Yzaguirre, her husband, and son.

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I bought my first house in rural Scotland at 22. Housing is affordable in the countryside and I love it here.

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Painting of Glen Coe, a Scottish mountain.
Simran Kaur loves countryside living in Kilmarnock, Scotland, where she moved after studying in Glasgow for four years.

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Wall Street's next big bet could revolutionize homeownership

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American homeowners saw the value of their houses boom over the past few years — and big Wall Street investors want in on the action.

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It was shortly before Christmas 2021 when Kennis Schummer received a letter that changed his life.

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