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Is buying a home always the ultimate financial milestone—or does renting sometimes make more sense?

In this episode of Before the Returns, Jaden Zubal breaks down the numbers and the emotions behind one of the most common money debates: renting versus buying. Using a real Utah example, we compare a 10-year renting scenario with buying the same home—and then add a third option: renting while investing the difference.

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💡 You’ll learn:

• Why the “American Dream” of homeownership became so ingrained in our culture
• The real 10-year costs of renting vs. buying a $750,000 home
• How equity growth changes the math for buyers
• Why a disciplined renter who invests the difference can actually come out ahead
• The broader lesson: success isn’t about rent or buy—it’s about the structure around your money

🔑 Quick takeaway: The house itself won’t make you wealthy. The structure you build around your money will.

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⚖️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

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Two of America’s wealthiest men died with fortunes worth billions in today’s dollars. Yet within just a few generations, one family’s money was gone—while the other’s wealth still supports over 200 heirs a century later.

In this episode of Before the Returns, Jaden Zubal unpacks the stories of Cornelius Vanderbilt and John D. Rockefeller to reveal why structure matters more than returns. You’ll learn:

• How the Vanderbilt fortune evaporated in less than 100 years
• The systems Rockefeller created that still impact families and philanthropy today
• Simple steps you can take to ensure your own wealth lasts beyond you

Wealth without structure fails. Wealth with structure lasts.

📌 Subscribe and review the show to help us share this message of building lasting legacy!

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⚖️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

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Money isn’t the goal—it’s the tool. Before the Returns is a short, impactful podcast about building wealth with purpose, creating legacy, and aligning your financial decisions with your values.

In this trailer, host Jaden Zubal shares what you can expect from the show: real stories, timeless lessons, and practical steps you can apply right now to secure your financial future.

🔔 Subscribe today so you don’t miss the weekly episodes on how to build wealth that lasts.

Learn more at www.jadenzubal.com | Follow @jadenzubal | Join the *Before the Returns Weekly* newsletter

📩 Questions or ideas? Email: jadenzubal.wealth@gmail.com

⚖️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making financial decisions.