Mailbag: Should I Go Ahead And Pay Off My Low Interest Mortgage?
Mailbag: Should I Go Ahead And Pay Off My Low Interest Mortgage?
December 10, 2024
December 10, 2024

In this video, Frank answers a common question: Should you pay off a low-interest mortgage early? There’s not a one-size-fits-all approach to this question, but there are some considerations that we can look at as we go through our decision-making process!

Frank will discuss the calculator he uses to compare scenarios, how to view your portfolio as a balance sheet, and the value of liquidity to retirees and soon-to-be retirees. If you've ever wondered whether you should pay off your mortgage early, be sure to click play as Frank brings up some important items to think about.


Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

0:50 – The house payment calculator

2:20 – Looking at your portfolio as a balance sheet

3:03 – The importance of liquidity

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