Your House Is Not An Asset

In this episode, we jumped straight into a conversation that has been coming up constantly from your questions and DMs after our recent finance episodes together. In this episode we're talking about: Why your home is a liability, not an asset — and what that actually means for your retirement The only real ways to access equity in your home (hint: none of them are as simple as people think) The 4% rule and why it's not as bulletproof as it sounds — especially when the market drops Why paying your mortgage weekly (not monthly) can save you thousands in interest over time The real cost of owning a home that most people never factor in — property taxes, maintenance, improvements, and yes, even perennials Why real estate investing isn't the passive income goldmine it once was The difference between building wealth as an employee vs. as a self-employed person Diversifying your portfolio beyond real estate — second mortgages, private equity, RRSPs, TFSAs Why your health and your wealth are completely interconnected — you cannot have one without the other The reality of senior care costs and why planning ahead (way ahead) matters more than you think What it looks like to actually get paid to learn about finances and help others — and why so many people from every walk of life are making the switch Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review &

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Your House Is Not An Asset is an episode from The Simplicity Sessions by Jenn Pike.

This episode is 46:32 long.

This episode was published on Apr 16, 2026.

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