The Reason People Aren’t Becoming Homeowners in 2025

Paul and Jim open the episode by discussing a challenge that often sneaks up on newly retired investors: trusting the process and letting their money work for them. The two advisors then acknowledge the difficulty of becoming a homeowner in 2025 and share a few different opinions about why the average age of a first-time homeowner is now 40. Listen along as they break down these takes and add their experience to the conversation.   Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a century of data? Download our free Retirement Income Guide now at paulwinkler.com/relax and take the stress out of planning your retirement.