EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 19 MIN
Pay Off Your Mortgage Early Using a Side Fund—Not Extra Principal Payments
from Retire With Confidence · host Josh Duncan, CFP®
Paying off your mortgage early is one of the most common financial goals, but most peoplenever learn the smarter, safer alternative to sending extra principal payments to the lender. Inthis video, Josh breaks down a powerful strategy called the side fund mortgage payoffmethod, which protects your liquidity while still helping you eliminate your mortgage yearsahead of schedule.You’ll learn why traditional extra mortgage payments lock away your money, how a side fundkeeps you flexible, and why this approach often produces better long-term outcomes—especially for families with meaningful assets and complex financial priorities.We’ll walk through the pros and cons of a money-market side fund vs. a brokerage side fund,how to manage volatility, and the step-by-step process to determine your payoff timeline. Ifyou want the confidence of maintaining your cash flow and the freedom of a mortgage-freelife, this video will show you exactly how to do it.Want to achieve financial freedom for personal significance? Work with us at https://www.f5fp.comAbout F5 Financial Planning:At F5 Financial Planning, we help individuals and families align their finances with whatmatters most so they can live lives of Freedom and Significance. We are a fee-only, fiduciaryfinancial planning and investment management firm, meaning we don’t earn commissions orsell products — our only commitment is to our clients’ best interests. We providecomprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax-efficient strategies, andretirement planning for families, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Our team servesclients nationwide through virtual meetings and from offices in Illinois, Georgia and Florida.At F5, our goal is simple: to help you gain confidence, clarity, and control over your financialfuture so you can focus on the people and passions that matter most.Visit https://www.f5fp.com to learn more about our services and planning process.*****Advisory services are offered through F5 Financial Planning, LLC, an SEC-registeredinvestment adviser. This content is for educational and informational purposes only andshould not be considered personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.Viewing these videos does not create an advisory relationship with F5 Financial. Allinvestments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. For guidance specific to yoursituation, please consult a qualified professional.
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Paying off your mortgage early is one of the most common financial goals, but most peoplenever learn the smarter, safer alternative to sending extra principal payments to the lender. Inthis video, Josh breaks down a powerful strategy called the side fund mortgage payoffmethod, which protects your liquidity while still helping you eliminate your mortgage yearsahead of schedule.You’ll learn why traditional extra mortgage payments lock away your money, how a side fundkeeps you flexible, and why this approach often produces better long-term outcomes—especially for families with meaningful assets and complex financial priorities.We’ll walk through the pros and cons of a money-market side fund vs. a brokerage side fund,how to manage volatility, and the step-by-step process to determine your payoff timeline. Ifyou want the confidence of maintaining your cash flow and the freedom of a mortgage-freelife, this video will show you exactly how to do it.Want to achieve financial freedom for personal significance? Work with us at https://www.f5fp.comAbout F5 Financial Planning:At F5 Financial Planning, we help individuals and families align their finances with whatmatters most so they can live lives of Freedom and Significance. We are a fee-only, fiduciaryfinancial planning and investment management firm, meaning we don’t earn commissions orsell products — our only commitment is to our clients’ best interests. We providecomprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax-efficient strategies, andretirement planning for families, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Our team servesclients nationwide through virtual meetings and from offices in Illinois, Georgia and Florida.At F5, our goal is simple: to help you gain confidence, clarity, and control over your financialfuture so you can focus on the people and passions that matter most.Visit https://www.f5fp.com to learn more about our services and planning process.*****Advisory services are offered through F5 Financial Planning, LLC, an SEC-registeredinvestment adviser. This content is for educational and informational purposes only andshould not be considered personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.Viewing these videos does not create an advisory relationship with F5 Financial. Allinvestments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. For guidance specific to yoursituation, please consult a qualified professional.
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