# Money Expert: Buying A House Is A Mistake! Becoming Rich is Simple But You Won’t Do It!

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Podcast: [The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-with-steven-bartlett-499394)
Published: 2026-04-30T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Investing has been solved, but your brain is keeping you poor. Money Expert Ben Felix explains why most people make terrible financial decisions! Ben Felix is a Portfolio Manager and Chief Investment Officer for PWL Capital, and evidence-based investing expert who translates academic finance research into practical decisions for everyday people. He is known for using data, behavioral science, and simple frameworks to help people build wealth without falling for the traps of the financial industry. He explains: ◼️Why investing has already been “solved” ◼️How your brain quietly ruins your long-term financial decisions ◼️Why checking your portfolio too often can make you poorer ◼️Why buying a home is not always the smart investment people think it is ◼️Why young people may not need to save as aggressively as they’re told ◼️How to use money to build a better life, not just a bigger bank account ◼️The biggest financial mistakes that destroys your financial future 00:00 Intro 02:34 Why Most People Overcomplicate Finance 03:37 How Your Psychology Secretly Controls Your Investments 05:06 The Real Frameworks Behind Financial Freedom 06:54 Why You Don’t Need Much Money To Start Investing 09:20 The 10 Money Mistakes That Quietly Keep You Broke 12:57 How Monetizing Your Skills Can 10x Your Income 19:46 Why Most People Never Set Financial Goals 20:50 Are You Spending Money In Ways That Actually Improve Your Life? 21:26 Why Taking Investment Risks Matters More Than You Think 25:28 Is Buying A House Actually A Smart Investment Today? 40:48 Why Common Advice About Home Ownership Falls Apart 42:17 Will House Prices Keep Rising? 44:17 How The Wealthy Legally Pay Less Tax 45:09 The Real Tax Strategies The Rich Don’t Talk About 45:45 What Happens Next To Housing Prices? 47:15 Ads 49:18 Th…

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