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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 ultra-rich.

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