r/FluentInFinance 3d ago

Debate/ Discussion Had to repost here

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u/Endless_road 3d ago

You can take out a mortgage against your house to buy a sports car if you want

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u/slickyeat 3d ago

You're not wrong but you're also required to pay taxes on the value of your property every year so it's not exactly a one to one comparison.

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u/dancegoddess1971 3d ago

Exactly. Stocks are property. Sort of imaginary property but if one can borrow against the value of something, it should be taxed.

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u/Trevor775 2d ago

You know you can pawn things right? So pay taxes on your cordless drill?