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Oct 14, 2024 5 min

Pension or mortgage

from The Rest is Retirement

The show discusses the financial implications of paying off a mortgage early versus making additional pension contributions. The presenter argues that from a purely logical perspective, prioritising pension contributions is generally more beneficial than paying off a mortgage early, highlighting the potential tax savings and employer contributions that could accrue in a pension. However, he acknowledges that emotional factors often drive mortgage-related decisions, leading individuals to prioritise debt-free homeownership. The presenter provides a specific example of a friend who chose to pay off his mortgage early, ultimately losing out on significant pension savings and experiencing financial hardship later in life. He concludes by suggesting that seeking professional financial advice could help individuals make informed and logical financial decisions. Our v-presenters made this podcast basd on the original Time2Retire video at https://youtu.be/rIvloTvRlhQ?si=SmuhaLGZWQ8lUnfC

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