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Episode 3027:

Barney of The Escape Artist explores the psychological and financial impact of taking on a large mortgage, highlighting how debt can limit your freedom and choices. With a mix of personal experience and sharp financial insights, he emphasizes the importance of reducing mortgage debt strategically to regain control, build wealth, and ultimately, achieve financial independence.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theescapeartist.me/2014/05/27/mortgages-and-the-bankers-jar/

Quotes to ponder:

"If ever in your life you get the urge to do something risky, exciting, different or adventurous, chances are you will not because you won’t have the balls to do it."

"A mortgage is like a chainsaw. It's a powerful but slightly scary tool to be used carefully for a short period of time in a domestic situation. If you get it wrong, it might lop off a limb or two."

"There is an optimal level of mortgage fear. A little edge of unease can be helpful as motivation to get out of the hole as quickly as possible. Too much fear, however, can paralyze and persistent debt worries will eat away at you."

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