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Anymouse123
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Thanks everyone. Seems there is no real black and white here...

First a couple responses. I'm not a particularly risk averse guy. I have made some investments in real estate that have paid off well. The money I'm getting in a few months will be from the sale of the last one, not an inheritance.

I will probably stick with just investing and pay down the mortgage as I go for now. As with the snowball principle, who doesn't like to feel an accomplishment? I'll just have to wait another 13 years. Smile

Last question though, that 11% number is nice but it seems high to use for simple calculations. At what point in time, relative to retirement, should I consider shifting some of that money out of the index and into lower risk investments? Is there estimated returns you use for calculating that?

Oh and I see some cash amount next to my profile name. How can collect? I'd prefer that in large untraceable coins if you don't mind. lol
Post Fri Feb 05, 2016 7:57 pm
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Last question though, that 11% number is nice but it seems high to use for simple calculations. At what point in time, relative to retirement, should I consider shifting some of that money out of the index and into lower risk investments? Is there estimated returns you use for calculating that?


I think the wealth-building years last to 55 or 65 - then you need to move toward wealth-preservation. The shift point depends somewhat on successful you were, if you have multi-millions you might start preserving/protecting earlier. Or, if you have only $100,000 at age 55, you would want to keep building a few more years.
During your wealth preservation years, you still need some inflation protection, if you live to be 95, you might face 30 or 40 yrs of inflation. I avoided calculating goals based on running out of money at X years - I wanted the money to last in-perpetuity. So I needed to base our needs on not touching the principal.
A couple reasons - one, a legacy to our kids & our grandkids. Two, selfish - ie, if you live the last couple decades of your life as "a wealthy person" I suspect that watching that legacy dwindle to zero as you sit in Assisted Living would be depressing.
I'm 76, I use an allocation of 50%/50%. 11% & 3%, ie a goal of 7%/yr.
Post Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:07 pm
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This is very helpful. Thanks again!
Post Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:27 pm
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I absolutely agree with the previous commenter, both mortgage and saving are effective strategies to improve one's financial positions. I wouldn't ever buy a house without hard money lending, but this fact doesn't mean I have zero savings or I tend to irrational money spending.
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Mortgage and Investments savings pay off is two different concepts, i suggest mortgage is the best choice to invest your money ,A mortgage payment is typically made up of four components: principal, interest, taxes and insurance. The Principal portion is the amount that pays down your outstanding loan amount. Interest is the cost of borrowing money.

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If you can get a higher rate on your savings than you pay on your mortgage, saving wins. But if your mortgage rate is more than your savings rate, then it makes sense to overpay. I personally chose a mortgage as I found a good lending service. You can check the NewRez reviews out https://newrez.pissedconsumer.com/review.html. It was a wise decision and I have no regrets.
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