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2 December 2022, 01:49 AM | #61 |
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If it was 150k invested at only 6% you would have had $390k in returns...bump it up to 9% and you cost yourself $850k. Ouch. |
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It’s a combination of both for me, but it’s all relative depending on what your point of view is. We have a big fancy home, fancy cars, new everything, etc., but our debt is quite limited. Our lifestyle would be considered “rich” by the overwhelming majority of people, but we’re not “private jet” rich. We feel as if we live a modest lifestyle relative to our net worth. I drive around in a BMW, not a Porsche. I wear stainless steel Rolex and Omega watches. No Patek Phillipe, AP, or VC for me. We talked about buying a boat, but decided against it. We live in a large, modern home on lake front property. It’s gorgeous, but it’s not a 10,000 sq foot mansion in Palm Beach. Bottom line, we live well within our financial means. We could stretch it if we wanted too, but that’s just not us. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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FTX. LOL. Just kidding. In all seriousness, my financial advisor—who works for one of the big financial services companies—has done much better than 6% on average over the last 15 years. Some years we we around 50% in returns. He’s got us in a mix of stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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If I wanted to live in the home I own now, I would be saving way past my 60s (currently mid 30s) before I can afford.
I like to live a good lifestyle right now when I'm young rather than save and only live the last 20 or so years well. Therefore I have a mortgage and car loan. Albeit they would be the only loans I would get, I wouldn't borrow for a holiday or a watch though... |
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Inherited my fiscal responsibility from my dad who’s philosophy was never buy a house you can’t pay off in 5 years. No other liabilities … cars etc only bought with cash.
I’ve been blessed to have done very well in business so I’ve got the nice house, cars, watches etc … it may not seem to others that I’m thrifty, but as a percent of what I make I actually spend very little. Also blessed to have a wife who agrees with my philosophy. |
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I have a friend who is deep in credit card debt and pays about $10,000 in interest a year. I keep trying to make him understand that if he catches up once, that will give him another $10,000 per year to spend on things other than interest. He doesn't seem to care and will probably die deep in debt. He has no assets so there will be nothing for his creditors to go after. |
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The 6% compounded annual return on 150k is 540k. |
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I think the total end value is important for the OP to compare to what the savings was vs. paying down/off the mortgage. Either way it’s impressive. |
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Yes, I was shocked myself when I calculated it, and even moreso when earning 9%. $850k is a lot of potential cheddar to forego just to not have a mortgage.
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Stock market takes a dump, no effect on me. Lose my business, no effect on me. Lose all my money, no effect on me. etc. You buy piece of mind and stress free living with no debt. My Dad always told me. Life is all about getting into everyone else's pockets all while keeping them out of yours. |
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Funny thing on the quote...my Grandpa always said the opposite, his exact quote...."If you aren't in some debt you probably aren't doing much." |
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Debt and quality of life.
When it comes to a mortgage, I think it’s better to be somewhat in between. I personally would never pay it down to zero. Especially if you have a very low interest rate. Quite simply, you can generate more wealth with that money if you know what you’re doing.
At the same time, you don’t want your payoff amount to be anywhere close to the market value of your home. You could end up owing more than what your home is worth. I think 25% to 50% is the sweet spot. (i.e., payoff amount is about 25% to 50% of the market value of your home). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I’ld say one of my bigger financial regrets is not borrowing more and buying more real estate the last 15 years when rates where silly low. I won’t be in the position I am without taking on a lot of debt, but it has worked out wonderfully. The key is having a good, stable income to service it, and living below your means.
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I guess grandpa never knew anyone who is building 3.5 million dollars worth of townhouses just by stroking a check while the debt boys are sitting on the sidelines because the numbers don't work out anymore.
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Definitely the former.
Regardless of what my financial advisors (and the majority of the investors) recommend, I don't like debt. I'll only take it on if absolutely necessary, like a mortgage to lock in a property before the "train leaves the station." Anything other debt just stresses me out and doesn't make my life better. |
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I know tons of guys in their 60s who lived their whole lives frugally to save up millions. Now even after all of that, they have grown used to that lifestyle and still don't spend. What's the point in that? You can't take it with you.
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This is so true. People that like to spend always spend throughout their lives. The ones that dont never do despite having the money in the end. It is mostly personality based
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My dad is like this — so cheap that it’s sad. He refused to replace a broken fridge, despite having many millions in the bank, and then got food poisoning from spoiled chicken wings. I kid you not.
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that is amazing
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