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Old 02-25-2008, 09:25 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by tvp2003 View Post
Okay, we've got some extra cash sitting in the bank account, and with a healthy tax return and an upcoming raise, we need to put it to use. We've already maxed out our RRSP's and have no debt except our nice big mortgage -- should I use the money to pay that down first, or try to invest it in some medium risk investments (will likely want to have access in 4-5 years when our mortgage becomes due, so nothing too volatile)?

I was originally planning on the investment route, but right now I'm leaning towards the mortgage. We're in the first year of a 5 year term (25 years total) so I figure any extra payments today will mean big interest savings down the road. Our interest rate is about 5.10%, which isn't a massive return but at least it's tax free.

Any thoughts/suggestions (other than spending the cash on hookers and blow?)
Pay your damn mortgage as fast as you can that is my advise. Sooner or later something will happen and the economy will hit a blipp!
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