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Scenario

Why a Mortgage Feels Like a Prison Sentence

My wife wants to buy a house but I keep finding reasons to delay because the thought of a 30-year mortgage makes me feel like I am signing away my entire future.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The commitment to stability can trigger existential terror about foreclosing possibilities for reinvention.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Money in your 30s and 40s — peak earning and spending?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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