Comments on: Risks in Life (Part I)

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By: This and That: 100x ETFs, TFSAs and more… | Canadian Capitalist

This and That: 100x ETFs, TFSAs and more… | Canadian Capitalist — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:40:20 +0000

[...] Canadian Financial Stuff believes that Bill Belichick did not take a prudent risk when the Football coach decided that the Pats will go for a fourth down on their 28 yard line when trailing the Colts by 6 points with 2:08 left on the clock. He warns against taking risks in finances, just as in football, when the downside is too great. [...]

By: The Rat

The Rat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:28:33 +0000

I bought into an open with variable rate mortgage years ago and it gave me the flexibility to pay down on the principal of my home and without any limitations. Throughout the process however, I was worried about a spike in rates and how it could dramatically affect my bi-weekly payments. Regardless, I made my #1 goal to be paying off my home. Investing was secondary because I knew that I could pump more into investments while I was mortgage free.

By: JohnnyG

JohnnyG — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:10:23 +0000

Hmm..yes I too locked in at about 10 3/4 I believe, but that was before they went up to 18% so I was smiling. My smiles were short-lived as rates fell, as you noted, within the life of the contract. However the good thing is…you can always renegotiate (for a fee of course) but as long as you are whittlin” the monster down…its all good.

The gamble BellyCheck took was enjoyable to watch…I despise the character..he’s a cheat…whatever he gets..he deserves…I am glad Manning made him pay!

Go “Skins (yes I am a Leaf fan too…many, many years of cheering for the “rebuilders”)

Wanna make money…bet against those two teams!!