Todd PolkeInvestment Strategist l Wealth Coach l Speaker, Todd Polke · Investment Strategist l Helping Investors and Business Owners grow their Wealth Faster

Debt sucks, income rocks! #shorts #australia #finance #strategy

12 Jul 2024 · 0 min

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In this short, the speaker advises investors that the most effective way to improve loan serviceability is by growing income streams rather than relying on long‑term principal repayments. He explains that paying down a mortgage over 30‑plus years primarily benefits banks, turning borrowers into “financial slaves.” The message emphasizes focusing on income generation to increase serviceability and achieve financial independence.

One of the biggest things I teach and when I'm building strategies with investors is how we can make sure that we can grow our income streams that we can then use to increase our serviceability, right? 'Cause there's 2 ways to increase servicing is you grow income or you reduce debt. 'Cause paying principal interest over 30-odd years is a dumb way to pay down debt. You're just literally working for the banks when you do that. They make shitloads of money and you become a financial slave and that's not what we're here to do, that's for damn sure.