Lessons from Selling My House and Investing in the Stock Market

First, most of the money is gone — and not for the reasons you’d expect. Some of it never made it into stocks, and what did was eventually withdrawn during emergencies.

The good news: Economically speaking, it wasn’t a terrible idea. The money that did go into the stock market grew and compounded. Those were happy days.

But here’s the catch: easy access to money is a double-edged sword.

When spending is as simple as swiping on an app, it becomes too tempting. During emergencies, your brain’s first solution is to sell shares. But if the money is tied up in a house, selling takes time, forcing you to consider other options — like borrowing from parents or the bank.

Then there’s the backlash from friends and family.

In our society, owning a house is seen as an unquestionable goal — a birthright. Most people grind away at 9–5 jobs to buy a home. So, selling your house to invest in stocks? That’s almost sacrilegious.

Renting is no picnic either.

My landlord is great, and I’m locked into a long-term lease, but there’s always a nagging worry — what if they decide to sell? That uncertainty isn’t fun.

So, while selling your house to invest in the stock market might make sense mathematically, don’t underestimate the psychological and non-monetary challenges.

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