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    Personal Finance | Rent vs Buying: The futility of the debate

    The need for polarised views is unjustified. One is not superior to the other. It is never a pure financial decision, so don’t fall for the stale clichés 

    Larissa Fernand
    November 08, 2024 / 10:10 IST
    Renting is NOT throwing away money. You are paying for something that you need, and probably cannot afford to buy
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