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Not only does owning a home give you a haven for yourself and your family,
it also makes great financial sense because of the tax benefits — which you
can’t take advantage of when paying rent.
The following calculation assumes a 28 percent income tax bracket. If your
bracket is higher, your savings will be, too. Based on your current rent,
use this calculation to figure out how much mortgage you can afford.
Rent: _________________________
Multiplier: x 1.32
Mortgage payment: _________________________
Because of tax deductions, you can make a mortgage payment — including taxes
and insurance — that is approximately one-third larger than your current rent
payment and end up with the same amount of income.
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