Renting Versus Buying

12/23/21 • 3 min

Trying to decide whether to rent or buy? It's a big decision.
Before you pay out any money or start shopping, take a few minutes to listen to Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Julie Goings and her guest, as they discuss the pros and cons of renting and buying and what you need to consider before making that big decision.

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Grown Up U - Renting Versus Buying

Transcript

You are on your own and faced with one of your biggest decisions-should you rent or buy housing? This podcast will provide you with some facts to consider.

Podcast Opener: Adulting – Thinking of all the things adults have to do can be intimidating. Maybe you are realizing just how much you don't know about living on your own.

If this sounds familiar, join us today to learn the skills you need and take some of the stress out of being an adult.

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