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by jonnathanson 5064 days ago
Generally, and within reasonable limits, I would agree. With interest rates the way they are, debt financing is remarkably cheap right now, while saving is comparatively expensive.

That said, borrowing "as much as possible" can be problematic. Debt should be used to finance only what is necessary. Problems arise when institutions (or people) take on as much debt as they can, figuring they'll put it to use eventually.

You shouldn't stock more food in your pantry, so to speak, than you can eat in a reasonable timeframe. The stuff you don't get around to eating will start to spoil.