An example: for me, I’d happily go into debt to travel, or make sure my son has a good education.

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    I’m actually pretty happy with my mortgage. I got a good deal in 2013 and refinanced to a 15yr at 3.25% a couple years ago. It’s the definition of “good debt” because inflation and my home’s value has way out paced the interest.

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      Man, if I could’ve purchased a house in 2013 I would’ve. I was graduating high school though lol

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        I know I was super lucky. I look at home prices today and what it would take for me to get there and just shake my head.

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          I’ve given up. The interest rates are ridiculous, and home prices where I want to live (anywhere in the western USA pretty much) are insanely inflated.

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            There are some deals to be had, but you’re buying in high crime and impoverished areas or in rural areas and you have to hope development will follow.

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      OMG. I got 8.95% for a 25yr mortgage and it was an awesome deal. Market was about 13.5%. Your numbers are really just free money from where am standing.