Economy & Banks

Dammit - that is obviously a great return, but I think most would say that the stock marketing over any decent given period outperforms other investments. Also as you and Jeez pointed out there are lots of factors people forget with your primary residence as an investment. 1) cost of buying - interest, fees, etc, 2) maintenance, 3) realisation - you have to live somewhere what will that cost you?

Maybe. I think that you emphasize my point though. We all need to know the basics about money, but once you understand that it has no real value, is not backed up by anything and is vulnerable to inflation then you can prepare.

But practically what does this actually mean?