Do I really need to own a house or car to have a good lifestyle?
Published 18 September 2026
How do you think about it Bedant?
Having a good lifestyle is very different from owning assets.
If you want to fly comfortably, one option is to build financial assets and occasionally buy a first-class ticket. The other option is to own a private jet.
You get luxury in both cases, but the amount of wealth required is completely different.
The same thinking can apply to cars or houses. You can live in a luxurious apartment without owning it, which can give you financial flexibility and time to create assets before making the purchase.
The important question is not only what to own, but also when to own it.
“Having a good lifestyle is very different from owning assets.”
“Don’t get obsessed with creating an asset for it.”
This question and answer is derived from the podcast between Bedant and Sachin. See the full podcast here.
This is not personalized investment advice. Your financial situation, goals and constraints may be different, so assess your own situation and discuss it with your financial advisor.
If you want to fly comfortably, one option is to build financial assets and occasionally buy a first-class ticket. The other option is to own a private jet.
You get luxury in both cases, but the amount of wealth required is completely different.
The same thinking can apply to cars or houses. You can live in a luxurious apartment without owning it, which can give you financial flexibility and time to create assets before making the purchase.
The important question is not only what to own, but also when to own it.
“Having a good lifestyle is very different from owning assets.”
“Don’t get obsessed with creating an asset for it.”
This question and answer is derived from the podcast between Bedant and Sachin. See the full podcast here.
This is not personalized investment advice. Your financial situation, goals and constraints may be different, so assess your own situation and discuss it with your financial advisor.