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The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett · September 18, 2026 · 18m

Most Replayed Moment: Is Renting Keeping You Poor? What's The Actual Cost Of Home Ownership? David Bach

David Bach

David Bach, author of The Automatic Millionaire, revisits the timeless debate on whether home ownership is still a smart financial move. He discusses the hidden factors that build long-term wealth beyond just earning a high income. The conversation covers why some people fail to achieve financial security, and the crucial difference between making money and keeping it.

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Curious

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Automate Your Way to Wealth
The financial choices you make automatically determine your wealth more than your income does.
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Highlights

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Home Ownership Still Builds Wealth
David Bach argues that owning a home remains one of the most reliable ways to build long-term wealth, despite ongoing debates about renting vs. buying.
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Why High Earners Struggle to Build Security
Many people with high salaries still fail to achieve financial security because they lack a systematic approach to saving and prioritize spending over accumulating.
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The Difference Between Earning Money and Keeping It
Earning a high income is only half the equation; the real key to wealth is learning to hold onto money through saving and strategic assets like home ownership.
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References

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The Automatic Millionaire — David Bach (2004)

Misc

✧This episode is a 'most replayed moment' highlight clip from a longer conversation.
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