• grue@lemmy.world
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    7 days ago

    Better answer than “debt” unless that debt is at a high interest rate.

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      7 days ago

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

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        6 days ago

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