• cymbal_king@lemmy.world
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    21 hours ago

    Don’t discount paying off a modest 6-7% car or student loan. That’s a guaranteed and tax free return on investment. Historically the stock market returns about a 7% annual ROI. Not having a payment every month can make a big difference for liquidity and peace of mind

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      20 hours ago

      I would count that as “high,” especially when, as you suggest, you consider risk-adjusted rates.

      Basically, just don’t prematurely pay off your mortgage if you have one of those 3% ones from a decade ago.