VIDEO: Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement? Plus, the True Cost of Snowbirding

Should you pay off your mortgage before you retire? Is snowbirding really a smart retirement move?

In this conversation, we explore two important retirement lifestyle decisions and why the answer depends on your goals, cash flow, and quality of life, not just the numbers.

We discuss:

  • Should you pay off your mortgage before retirement? 
  • When accelerating mortgage payments can make sense
  • Why your plans for the home matter when deciding what to do with extra cash flow
  • How to balance mortgage payments with retirement savings and emergency reserves 
  • Why liquidity matters when you may move in the future
  • What to consider before becoming a snowbird 
  • Why taxes shouldn’t be the only reason to choose another state
  • The often-overlooked costs of maintaining two homes
  • How to make housing decisions based on the activities and experiences you want in retirement 
  • Why community and shared interests can play an important role in retirement quality of life

 

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This material is intended for educational purposes only. You should always consult a financial, tax, or legal professional familiar with your unique circumstances before making any financial decisions. Nothing in this material constitutes a solicitation for the sale or purchase of any securities. Any mentioned rates of return are historical or hypothetical in nature and are not a guarantee of future returns. Past performance does not guarantee future performance. Future returns may be lower or higher. Investments involve risk. Investment values will fluctuate with market conditions, and security positions, when sold, may be worth less or more than their original cost. Dorval & Chorne Financial Advisors is a registered investment adviser with the SEC. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

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