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3. How much of net worth is tied up in home equity?

Tue Apr 14, 2026, 05:01 PM

Apr 14

I bet very little of that NW is liquid, tied up in retirement accounts that would be heavily taxed if liquidated.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] PeaceWave Apr 14 OP

In 1950 dollars $1M is inflated from about $75,000 Jacson6 Apr 14 #1

And my parents' 3-bedroom house in '63 Igel Apr 14 #12

The small house next door sold for about a million GenThePerservering Apr 14 #2

I'm guessing this wasn't Umatilla, OR or Igel Apr 14 #13

How much of net worth is tied up in home equity? Ilsa Apr 14 #3

Yep. Taxable retirement accounts, house, etc. CousinIT Apr 14 #11

What percentage of it is the home they live in ? JI7 Apr 14 #4

i own 2 homes one inherited and one paid off kimbutgar Apr 14 #5

1 million isn't shit these days. CousinIT Apr 14 #6

It helps Maninacan Apr 14 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 14 #9

Yep. A major health issue can wipe you out FAST. CousinIT Apr 14 #10