Why Won’t the Housing Market Crash?

Episode 245 of Ask The Compound has Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill working through five listener questions on investing, bonds, housing and personal finance. They explain why Carlson is buying bonds for the first time in his career, weigh paying down a high-interest mortgage against buying bonds, and discuss why home prices haven't crashed despite higher mortgage rates. The remaining questions cover home country bias in international investing, currency fluctuation risk, and money advice for a 13-year-old starting to invest.

1. Carlson describes buying bonds for the first time in his career and explains his reasoning.
2. The hosts compare paying down a high-interest mortgage with buying bonds.
3. They discuss why home prices haven't crashed despite higher mortgage rates.
4. Later segments cover home country bias, currency fluctuation risk, and investing advice for a 13-year-old.