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Old 08-30-2011, 07:02 PM   #101
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Originally Posted by 8sPOT View Post
I don't think there is good debt. There is bad debt and then less bad debt. I get that debt is utilized to grow a business or invest for the future. However, I am saying that having $100,000 capital readily available for these investments is better than paying someone to borrow for however long.

I understand that you can borrow at 4%, then invest at 9%. Some would say that is good debt, but now you have diminished your 9% return to 5%. Wouldn't it be better to not borrow and invest at 9%?

Of course the assumption here is that the capital is available, which it usually isn't. I just don't think there is good debt. To me, 'good debt' is like saying 'fun murder'. It just doesn't make sense in my head.
SO how much are you losing not having that $100k earning you money? its not free to have money sit and do nothing
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