💥 The Truth about 50-Year Mortgages, AI Bubbles, and Government Shutdowns
Housing bubbles, AI bubbles, and government shutdowns explained.
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📬 Today’s Points:
1. The Truth About 50-Year Mortgages
2. The Government Shutdown is Over (Until January 30th)
3. SoftBank Sold Nvidia. Is the AI Bubble About to Burst?1. The Truth About 50-Year Mortgages
What if buying a home meant you’d be making payments until you’re 90 years old?
Welcome to Trump’s latest housing proposal. A 50-year mortgage.
The pitch sounds simple: lower monthly payments, easier to afford a home. But here’s what they’re not telling you: you’ll pay double the interest. You’ll build equity at a snail’s pace. And you’ll turn the American Dream into a generational debt nightmare.
Why You Should Be Worried
The average first-time homebuyer is now 40 years old. Think ab…
