02-19-2014, 09:32 AM
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#1983
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reads most threads with his pants around his ankles, especially in the Forced Induction forum.
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Originally Posted by Hehe
The thing of rent vs owning is covered under a very simple economic term: opportunity cost.
Since the money one would make over time is a finite number, given the opportunities available, is paying off a house the best choice, financially speaking?
For me, it's not. The money spent on house can make me more money elsewhere. (factoring the rent and any potential appreciation/depreciation I could take into consideration) Hence, I decide to rent. Nevertheless, if one doesn't know jack about investing, and leaving the money sitting in saving is the best option one could do if one doesn't buy a place, then perhaps buying is a better choice.
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I am not very good with investing so getting an apartment seems better for me. Maybe when I learn more about investing I will change my mind.
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