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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 10 MIN

3422: Mortgage Prepayment Made Easy: Own Your Home in Half the Time by JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly

from Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice · host Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3422: JD Roth explores the practical and psychological benefits of prepaying a mortgage, even when the math favors investing. Drawing on Charles Givens’ strategy, he outlines a flexible approach that slashes loan terms while offering financial peace of mind and long-term freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/mortgage-prepayment-made-easy-own-your-home-in-half-the-time/ Quotes to ponder: "You can pay off your 30-year mortgage in half the time without refinancing by making extra principal payments." "Many people find peace of mind in paying off their mortgages and owning their homes outright, especially as they approach retirement." "Every time we make a payment, we're essentially making two payments, cutting the term of our mortgage in half." Episode references: Wealth Without Risk: https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Without-Risk-Charles-Givens/dp/0671675567 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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