Riddle

Why are mortgages like burglars?

Choose an answer

A.They both target houses
B.They both charge interest
C.They both require paperwork
D.They secure (seek your) money.
Hint: It's a 5-word phrase with 23 letters, starting with "T".

Answer

They secure (seek your) money.

Why this is the answer

A mortgage is legally "secured" against your home, playing on the same word a burglar might use to "seek" your valuables.

This riddle is filed under Time, Money, Music Riddles and rated Medium.