Debt

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Be 100% Debt Free!

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Picture this: a life where your hard-earned dollars aren't shackled to debt payments and mortgages. How much extra cash would you have in your pocket every month? We're talking about potential savings ranging from $1,000 to $3,000! Imagine the possibilities!

My friend and financial hero, David Bach, once said - ‘it's not just about choosing between prepaying a mortgage or investing in stocks and bonds. The real question is: which decision propels you toward financial freedom and an early retirement?’

Drawing from his 9 years at Morgan Stanley, David discovered something profound. Clients who fast-tracked their journey to being debt-free, especially by paying off their mortgages early, were retiring a solid 5 to 10 years earlier than others still struggling with debt. 

Let's break it down with some numbers. Take a $150,000 30-year mortgage with a 6.0% interest rate. 

The power of paying that off early is not just about numbers on paper; it's about reclaiming years of your life for the things that truly matter.

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2024 is the year we break barriers, shatter financial ceilings, and declare loud and clear - we are debt-free, and the house is officially ours!

Good Vs. Bad Debt

At IWBNIN, we talk a lot about reducing and eliminating debt. So this might come as a shock to you….

Not all debts are created equal and there is a such thing as good debt! Let’s break debt down into four different categories ranging from terrible to good:

  1. Terrible Debt: This debt is the worst type of debt you can have. This debt includes payday loans and pawn shop loans. These loans typically have a VERY high interest rate. When I say very high, I mean that I once saw one that was 640% interest! I think we can agree that is terrible.

  2. Bad Debt: This debt may not be terrible but it is still pretty bad. This includes your credit card debt, unsecured signature loans, car loans, etc. Yes you read that correctly, car debt is not considered good debt. The average new car drops in value $100 per week during the first four years.

  3. Better Debt: I only classify one type of debt as better debt and that is home mortgage debt. Every time you make a payment some of this money is going into home equity so hopefully when you go to sell it, it will have gone up in value and you will have made money.

  4. Best Debt: If you are going to have debt, business debt is the best debt you can have. This is where I would categorize rental properties, buying franchises, buying into a small business, etc. This type of debt will allow you to scale your business and make more money.

All debts are not created equal and there are some that are way, way worse than others. Make sure you take this into consideration any time you are contemplating going into debt so that you can make the right financial decision.