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Chapter 2: Debt. The Good, The Bad and The Tolerable

Aussie FIRE | Financial Independence Retire Early

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How to Manage Your Debt

Before taking on good debt carefully identify and minimize all risks. Buying your own home would be generally be considered a good or tolerable debt. Any debt is unproductive if you are unable to consistently make repayments without putting stress on your household. Resist the temptation to follow the crowd. Be suspicious anytime there is excitement over a particular investment class. Only invest for the long term. If sold you crystallize the loss and pay interest for the pleasure.

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