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Old 02-19-2024, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by rustyp View Post
Did you happen to ask what the interest rate is today on the bonds in those areas ?

$80K 30 years @ 5.0% Is
- $430/month
- $155K payback

I'd be looking preowned.
Unless you are keeping your money under a mattress, $80K invested 30 years @ 5% it will grow to $345,755.

You will have earned $345,000 in interest.

It's unlikely you will fully recover the full amount of a bond early payment in the sale price of a home.