In this episode Mark discusses the pros and cons of paying off a low-interest mortgage with Doug Cunnington from the Mile High FI podcast. They address a listener's question about whether to pay off a 2.5% mortgage or invest the money elsewhere.
The discussion includes various approaches, potential returns, and risk mitigation strategies. Mark and Doug also delve into scenarios related to market volatility, financial flexibility, and the psychological impact of mortgage debt.
If you would like your question answered on the show, please send an email to Mark@MarksMoneyMind.com and put “podcast question” in the subject line.
Episode Links:
Mark’s Money Mind YouTube Channel
The Wonder of Compounding | Episode 011
Morningstar article: What We’ve Learned From 150 Years of Stock Market Crashes
Timestamps:
- 01:30 Listener's Mortgage Dilemma
- 02:39 Mark's Mortgage Insights
- 03:26 Financial Details Breakdown
- 08:55 Investment vs. Mortgage Payoff
- 09:55 Mark's Money Tree Analogy
- 17:13 AI's Financial Analysis
- 22:16 Mortgage Payoff vs. Investment Returns
- 22:56 Evaluating Net Worth and Stress Reduction
- 23:56 Securing Investments and Limiting Downside
- 26:19 Flexibility and Liquidity Considerations
- 27:13 Personal Experiences and Financial Insight
- 30:38 Market Trends and Historical Insights
- 36:41 Investment Strategies and Risk Management
- 39:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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