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Snowball of Debt? Is Your Mortgage the Solution?
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Originally posted by Chief Big Toe View Posti am one with several cc debts, not as high as the 97k but enough to make it seem like i will never finish... paid the house off, but still never seem to have the extra money ... on top of that had to go out buy a Harley.. that was not truly needed.. the wife is adamant against taking a loan out against the house to pay off everything, as well as to build a new shop.
thinking of taking out a loan but not sure which way to go..
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The average debt in America (not counting a home mortgage) is $97,000.
Blows my mind too--about 20 years ago we had a financial planning seminar at church (not Financial Peace) and the speaker gave some numbers on average debt. At the time he said the average church-goer carried about $25,000 debt on credit cards alone.
It is just not good financial practice to do this--you are giving your money away to have what you want today.
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Originally posted by dustoffer View PostThe average debt in America (not counting a home mortgage) is $97,000.
Blows my mind too--about 20 years ago we had a financial planning seminar at church (not Financial Peace) and the speaker gave some numbers on average debt. At the time he said the average church-goer carried about $25,000 debt on credit cards alone.
It is just not good financial practice to do this--you are giving your money away to have what you want today.
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Originally posted by gingib View PostCurious as well! What roughly are 30 year rates now with excellent credit?
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We signed the bottom line on Monday. Our process took two months because I switched game plans half way thru. Trey and Melissa stuck with me. If your smart you will utilize these low rates. The amount of money will will make/save in the next 10-15yrs is mind boggling utilizing the combo of low interest rates and home equity. Almost free investment money right now. If you have the means use it.
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