1. Take Charge and Reach Your Goals

2. Owning vs. Renting The PICPA Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants PICPA is a professional association of more than 20,000 CPAs working together to improve the profession and serve the public interest.

3. Owning vs. Renting Home In most cases it’s better to own a home. Benefits of ownership: Tax benefits Equity Stability Borrowing power

4. Owning vs. Renting Home Tax Benefits Exclusion of capital gain when your house is sold Deducting points and closing costs Home improvements, repairs, and real estate taxes Mortgage Interest

5. Owning vs. Renting Home Equity: The portion of property that's actually owned, or equity, also rises over time.

6. Owning vs. Renting Home Stability: Know what you’ll owe in years to come.

7. Owning vs. Renting Home Borrowing power: Borrow against your home.

8. Owning vs. Renting Home Benefits of Renting: Flexibility Cost Maintenance

9. Owning vs. Renting Home Flexibility: Pick up and move almost whenever you want!

10. Owning vs. Renting Home Cost: Cheaper than owning a home.

11. Owning vs. Renting Home Maintenance: Someone else does your repair work!

12. Owning vs. Renting Car Buying or leasing depends on your situation and other options: How long will you keep the car? How much do you drive? How do you treat your car?

13. Owning vs. Renting Questions?