Buy Borrow Die for FI and Mailbag Questions - Rusty | MHFI 270

June 03, 2025 01:04:55
Buy Borrow Die for FI and Mailbag Questions - Rusty | MHFI 270
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Buy Borrow Die for FI and Mailbag Questions - Rusty | MHFI 270

Jun 03 2025 | 01:04:55

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Show Notes

Doug chats with Rusty about the intricacies of the ‘Buy, Borrow, Die’ strategy.  They discuss the mechanics of how the strategy works, benefits, potential risks, and answer related questions from listeners Nate and Sophia.  They also answer Alex’s question from the mailbag about claiming unemployment benefits ethically and navigating asset allocation during market volatility.

Rusty’s “Homework”: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qflSynVvMlxcBw1kkKBfG3HFQNJV05b8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100827824204716910905&rtpof=true&sd=true

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0:00 Introduction

3:15 Basics steps of Buy, Borrow, Die

9:01 Mechanics & benefits of the strategy

13:51 Risks & downsides

23:18 Mathematical projections & comparisons

28:33 ACA & tax considerations

36:53 Question: Claiming unemployment

44:02 Entitlement to unemployment benefits

48:46 Question: Reallocating due to market volatility

55:55 Market predictions

1:00:14 Soundcheck – Vacation packing

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