Buying a Home for Who You Are Now Is the Biggest Mistake You Can Make

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Most people think buying a home is about finding the right mortgage. Tiffany Aliche — The Budgetnista, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the most trusted voices in personal finance — says that's exactly where they go wrong. A mortgage is one line item. The real question is whether you can afford the whole thing, and whether you're buying for your life right now or the life you're building. In this episode, Angie and Tiffany break down the real math of homeownership: what it actually costs to carry a home, how to know if you're ready to buy, and the mindset shift that turns a house from a financial trap into a wealth builder. Here's what we discuss with Tiffany: • Why shame…