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Billionaires like Musk and Zuckerberg use mortgages as a wealth strategy

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Ultra-high-net-worth individuals, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, are increasingly using mortgages for real estate purchases, even when they could afford to pay cash. This strategy allows them to keep their liquid assets invested for potentially higher returns than the mortgage interest rate. Additionally, mortgage interest can offer tax deductions, and borrowing in high-inflation environments can be financially advantageous as the value of money erodes over time. AI

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Billionaires like Musk and Zuckerberg use mortgages as a wealth strategy

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sydney Lake ·

    Billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg used mortgages to buy multimillion-dollar mansions. Here’s why that’s a savvy financial decision

    Even the world’s richest people borrow money to buy homes. Financial experts say mortgages can actually be a strategic wealth move for the ultrarich.

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