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Why paying off mortgage instead of investing in the stock market?

Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Ron C asked:


I’m confused. If a fixed mortgage is 7%, wouldn’t it be better to invest in the stock market for an average of 10% in the long run. In this case, I could have a tax deductable while gaining in the stock market. So, should I pay off the mortgage asap or invest in the stock market?

 

What is a mortgage investment and how do I get started?

Friday, May 8th, 2009
6bits asked:


I inherited a large amount of money and someone mentioned getting into mortgage investments. I don’t know a thing about them. I already have my Roth IRA and other mutual funds going so I want to try something new but I don’t want to get taken advantage of.

 

What is the difference between Collateralized Mortgage Obligations and other mortgage backed securities?

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Rich P asked:


How do CMO’s differ from any other mortgage-backed bundles? I know fannie mae finances primarily by selling the latter, so what is the benefit in CMO’s in comparison to them?