Any debt is bad if not managed properly. I don't think buying a house makes sense in all circumstances and that largely depends on where you're living and what

Any debt is bad if not managed properly. I don't think buying a house makes sense in all circumstances and that largely depends on where you're living and what you do for work. Being debt-free might feel good but you miss out on a lot of opportunities that you could otherwise responsibly take by completely avoiding debt. I'm assuming by you maxing out your 401k and taking advantage of your employee plans that you're responsible with your finances so I wouldn't completely overthink things.