Not that expensive: ⏩read belowHere’s the reality: when you weigh the money spent on things like your mortgage, vacations, junk food, and the countless random items you buy that end up unused, our lifestyle is surprisingly affordable. People often say that owning a home is the best investment, but what about the value of time? Once it's gone, you can't get it back. A house can be purchased later, but those moments with our kids? They’re irreplaceable. We’re living life on our terms, spending eve