Stop Robbing Your Future w/ a HELOC

Aug 10, 2023

Experts discuss the risks of using a HELOC without careful consideration, emphasizing the need for financial stability and planning. They highlight the importance of savings, safe investments, and having a backup plan. The speakers promote financial discussions and urge listeners to share the episode.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Risks and Implications of Using a HELOC

03:47 • 5min

Considering Risks and Impacts of Investments

09:14 • 4min

Importance of Savings and Safe Investments

13:08 • 15min

Promoting Financial Discussions and Sharing Personal Stories

28:04 • 2min

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In the latest episode of STRonomics, Bill and Kenny engage in a candid discussion about their perspectives on Home Equity Line of Credits (HELOCs) and their potential to significantly impact one's investing prowess.

They delve into the common practice among investors of utilizing a HELOC by leveraging their primary residence, underlining that while this might seem appealing, it could prove detrimental if not approached with careful consideration. A pivotal point they stress is that venturing into this avenue sans a substantial reserve of savings to sustain a fledgling business could severely undermine one's financial capacity. The fundamental prerequisite for even contemplating a HELOC is to ensure an ample reservoir of funds.

Bill passionately asserts that employing a HELOC as an investment strategy displays a lack of prudence, particularly empathizing with individuals aspiring to invest with limited capital. He underscores that the presence of concrete numerical indicators is pivotal; without these, the prospect of property investment should not even be entertained. Stressing the significance of comprehensive financial planning, they advocate aligning investment endeavors with one's long-term life objectives.

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[00:03] Introducing STRonomics

{01:30] Cost of HELOC

[02:55] Don’t Sacrifice Primary Residence

[05:20] Building A Pool

[06:42] Age As A Factor

[7:50] Too Big Of A Risk

[11:00] Getting More Personal

[13:22] Having A Long Runway

[18:00] Life Planning

[20:15] Two Properties

[23:00] Defined Payback Period

[26:00] Doing Better