Blind Ranking (Setup 02) #4: Grading How You Use Your Home Equity

Mortgage Report Card.

Can I grade the different ways Canadians use the equity in their

home?

Your home is probably your biggest financial asset.

So let's see which uses create the most value.

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F — Cashing out equity for boats, vehicles, or toys.

If it depreciates, I generally don't want to finance it with appreciating

home equity.

B — Home renovations.

If you're improving your lifestyle or adding value to your home,

it can absolutely make sense.

Just don't expect every renovation to pay for itself.

A- — Paying off high-interest consumer debt.

If you're replacing 20% interest with 5% interest and fixing the habits

that created the debt, that's a smart financial reset.

A — Buying an investment property.

Now your equity has the potential to create income,

appreciation, and long-term wealth.

A+ — Investing through the Smith Manoeuvre.

This is one of my favourite strategies because your equity can help

build an investment portfolio, create tax deductions, and still help you become

mortgage-free sooner.

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