Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early - Mark Trautman | MHFI 261

April 01, 2025 00:50:18
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early - Mark Trautman | MHFI 261
Mile High FI Podcast
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early - Mark Trautman | MHFI 261

Apr 01 2025 | 00:50:18

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Show Notes

Doug and Mark Trautman discuss a listener question regarding whether it’s better to pay off a low-interest mortgage (2.5%) or invest the money instead.  They explore various strategies, including the psychological benefits of paying off a mortgage, the financial returns of investing, and a hybrid approach to manage risks.  They also delve into the historical behavior of the stock market and emphasize the importance of aligning investments with personal goals.

Follow the link for more details including the original listener question and Doug’s Gemini Calculations: https://milehighfi.com/should-you-pay-off-your-mortgage-early/

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0:00 Introduction

2:02 Laying out the financial details

8:14 Mark’s approach – The money tree

13:57 Downsides of Mark’s strategy

18:37 Doug’s approach & Gemini calculations

24:42 Eliminating downside & lowering uncertainty

31:14 Market volatility & historical context

38:23 Not always about maximizing returns

44:54 Soundcheck – Cleaning

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