EPISODE · Jul 30, 2024 · 19 MIN
3 Key Factors to Consider Before Paying Your Mortgage Off in Retirement
from Ready For Retirement · host James Conole, CFP®
Connor plans to retire soon and wonders if he should pay off his mortgage of $300,000 or invest those funds, especially since he has a low interest rate. James gives a detailed response and reveals why there is no one-size-fits-all answer. When it comes to having a mortgage in retirement, math and spreadsheets can help with part of the question, but emotions and personal values should be considered too.Questions answered:Should you pay off your mortgage as you head into retirement, especially if you secured a low interest rate mortgage in recent years?How should you weigh the financial benefits of investing available funds versus the emotional peace of mind of being debt-free in retirement?Timestamps:0:00 - Connor’s question1:36 - An example scenario4:51 - Interest rates6:22 - Tax considerations9:13 - Tax-adjusted mortgage interest rate 12:13 - Sequence of returns15:27 - Peace of mind17:07 - ConclusionCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!
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Connor plans to retire soon and wonders if he should pay off his mortgage of $300,000 or invest those funds, especially since he has a low interest rate. James gives a detailed response and reveals why there is no one-size-fits-all answer. When it comes to having a mortgage in retirement, math and spreadsheets can help with part of the question, but emotions and personal values should be considered too. Questions answered: Should you pay off your mortgage as you head into retirement, especia...
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