Buying a home is widely celebrated as a defining milestone of financial success in India — a rite of passage signalling stability, adulthood and status. But Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik argues that for many families, it quietly becomes “the costliest trap of their lives.”

In a detailed post on X, Kaushik challenged the deeply entrenched belief that homeownership is always a smart financial decision, highlighting the mismatch between . Advertisement

In a detailed thread on X (formally twitter), Kaushik challenged the conventional wisdom that equates owning a home with security and success. “Owning a house is widely celebrated as the ultimate financial milestone. But for many, it quietly becomes the costliest trap of their lives,” he wrote, urging young earners to rethink the timing

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