We have had lots of listeners ask us about using leverage to invest. So in this episode, the guys discuss the merits of using leverage and look at life cycle investing with a little help from Megan. Here in the FI Garage, we’re all on the path to FI, however, we consider the RE part optional. #FIRE
Beers – [1:00]
- Summerland Blackberry Ale from Okanagan Spring [1:10]
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Bottled in Bond from Buffalo Trace Distillery [2:35]
Leverage [4:15]
- Interview #8 – Robinson Smith and the Smith Manoeuvre via FI Garage [15:06 & 46:00]
- Episode 101: Factor Nuances, Dollar Cost Averaging, and Annuities in a Pandemic via Rational Reminder [15:35]
- Borrowing Money to Invest: Good or Bad Idea? via Young & Thrifty [20:20]
- Review: Lifecycle Investing via Money Sense[31:00]
- 004: Using the Smith Manoeuvre to Achieve FI | Megan via Explore FI Canada [31:48]
- The Ultimate Strategy for Millennials – Lifecycle Investing via EdRempel.com [38:38 & 39:34]
- Margin Rates [52:30]
- NIKKEI 50 Year Chart via Trading Economics [53:54]
Reading List
- Borrowing Money to Invest via Money Sense
- 4 ways to borrow to invest via GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca
- Should you borrow to invest? via Morningstar
- This borrow-to-invest strategy can build you wealth with someone else’s money via Financial Post
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