In this week’s episode, Brad and Jonathan discuss different guidelines that can help ensure your mortgage won’t infringe on your FI goals!
Becoming a homeowner doesn’t have to mean the collapse of your own financial stability! By planning ahead and working within your personal limitations, your journey to a happy, healthy, and simple life can continue unabated! Listen along to see if the common-sense guidelines mentioned can be beneficial to your situation!
Timestamps
- 1:02 – Introductions
- 3:01 – Insufficient Funds
- 11:55 – Tackling Overdraws
- 19:21 – What Can You Really Afford?
- 26:36 – The Bracket Breakdown
- 31:13 – FI-ifying Your Budget
- 35:13 – The Payment Breakdown
- 45:53 – Working The Table
- 53:46 – Mortgage Factors
- 57:30 – Make The Best Decision For YOU
- 68:43 – Conclusion
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