Whenever you're ready, we can help you in one of two ways: Take our free financial health assessment: https://www.foxhillwealth.com/financial-health-quiz Join us in our free Wealth Wisdom Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/wealth-wisdom-collective DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax, or legal advice. Past market performance is not a guarantee of future results. Always consult with a financial professional before making investment decisions. Follow along at: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fox-hill-wealth 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxhillwealth 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FoxHillWealthManagement This week on Wealth Wisdom, Matt Morizio friend of the pod and Founder of Reconstructing Wealth — joins us to unpack one of the biggest questions of the week: is the proposed 50-year mortgage actually a solution to the housing affordability crisis or does it make things worse?   Nearly 75% of American households can’t afford a median-priced home, the cost gap between renting and buying has exploded, and a new wave of ideas — from ultra-long mortgages to portable loans — is hitting the national conversation. Matt brings a refreshingly honest perspective on how these proposals stack up against real math, real emotions, and real financial planning.   We dig into why buying a home has become so difficult, what a 50-year mortgage would actually change, and whether stretching payments for half a century helps buyers… or banks. Then we zoom out to the broader economy — from the Fed’s latest rate decision to the trillion-dollar cost of the government shutdown — and how all of it ties back to housing, investing, and volatility in the market.   We get into: 🏡 Why 75% of Americans can’t afford a median-priced home 📉 How the cost of buying has surged far beyond the cost of renting 📊 What a 50-year mortgage really saves per month — and why it adds $389,000 in interest 🔁 The idea of a “portable mortgage” and whether it could work in the U.S. 💸 Why most homeowners never stay 30 (let alone 50) years in one home 📉 How investors emotionally react to market drops — and how advisors bring them back to reality 🏦 The Fed’s latest move, market volatility, and what “no December rate cut” triggered 🏛️ The economic impact of the longest government shutdown ever 📈 Teaching younger generations to invest earlier — and why the stock market’s long-term returns matter 🧠 Warren Buffett passing the torch and the timeless lessons in his final letter   A huge thank you to Matt for joining us and sharing his insights on housing, investing, and how to navigate the emotional side of money in today’s unpredictable market. TIMESTAMPS:01:03 Dave Ramsey's Financial Philosophy 03:59 Discussion on Mortgage Strategies 05:34 Market Reactions and Economic Updates 07:10 Client Concerns and Financial Planning Tools 10:54 Government Shutdown and Market Impact 12:36 Housing Market Challenges and Advice 18:41 First-Time Home Buyer Tips 19:34 Teaching Kids About Investing 20:01 Young Clients and Investment Strategies 20:23 Historical Growth of Home Values vs. Stock Market 22:05 Risk and Reward in Investments 24:49 50-Year Mortgage Analysis 28:59 Generational Shift in Investing 29:55 Warren Buffet's Retirement and Legacy 36:06 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up