Ask Paula: How Long Will It Take Me to Become a Millionaire?

Published: Nov. 25, 2020, 2:19 a.m.

#286: Kaitlyn has $78,000 saved for a property, but she isn\u2019t sure whether she should buy a personal residence, a rental property, or both. How can she best use this money?\nAn anonymous listener wants to lower their housing expenses. Should she and her husband buy a cheaper property and turn their current home into a rental, or should they stay and pay off the mortgage as quickly as possible while saving for a downpayment on another property?\nAlex is just getting started with financial independence and asks: how can you calculate your financial independence date, and how do you know how much you need to save to reach that number at a certain age?\nEll wants to know: what\u2019s the difference between a high-yield savings account and a money market account, and how can you maximize the interest you earn in these accounts?\nJenn wants to know: is it possible for Canadians to find cash-flow positive real estate deals, either in Canada or the United States?\nI answer these questions in today\u2019s episode. Enjoy!\nFor more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode286\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices