Getting financially organized before retirement can be a daunting task. There are many unknowns and it can be hard to know where to begin. For that same reason people often wait too long to address retirement needs and, unfortunately, don’t achieve the financial freedom for which they long. When people get serious about retirement, many […]
Archives for August 2018
The Fifteen Year Mortgage
This is a really good FAQ – a frequently asked question. Instead of taking out a 30-year mortgage, should I take out a 15-year loan? How much more are the payments? How much would I save? Can I afford it? Great questions all. A Sample 30-Year Mortgage Let’s use a sample mortgage. $400,000 borrowed, at […]
Should I Pay My Mortgage Off Early?
Should I Pay my Mortgage Off Early? This is actually a FAQ – a frequently asked question, so I thought I’d spend a little time on it here. Some other mortgage-related topics we’ve addressed are these: How Much House Can I Afford? Your First Home Purchase How Much HouseMortgage Can I Afford? Using an IRA […]