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Cory Thompson November 3, 2022

The Top Reasons To Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire

As you get closer to your retirement age, you should try to discharge as much of your debt as possible. Unfortunately, many people close to the age of retirement still have a significant mortgage balance they need to pay off. What are some of the top reasons why you should pay off your mortgage before you retire?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Mortgage Payment, Retirement

Cory Thompson October 4, 2022

How Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Retirement Goals

If you plan on retiring soon, you are probably looking at a few options that can get you over the hump. You are probably excited to start a new phase of life. With a record number of people closing in on their retirement age, many are starting to assess their resources to make sure they have enough money to last them for the rest of their lives.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Equity, Mortgage, Retirement

Cory Thompson August 12, 2022

The Top Reasons To Downsize When You Retire

If you have been in your house for a long time, there is a great chance that you have paid off almost the entirety of your mortgage. Furthermore, your home may have even gone up in value by tens of thousands of dollars.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Downsizing, Mortgage, Retirement

Cory Thompson March 16, 2022

Owning A Home Can Contribute To A Retirement Portfolio

Many people dream of retiring one day, and there are numerous assets that contribute to that retirement goal. Social security, pension plans, and savings accounts have traditionally provided assets people use to enjoy their retirement; however, this traditional plan ignores one of the most valuable assets.

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Equity, Owning A Home, Retirement

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


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