# Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before Retirement?

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Podcast: [Don't F-Up Your Retirement: You Built It. Don't Let Retirement Break It.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/don-t-f-up-your-retirement-you-built-it-don-t-let-retirement-break-it-6693230)
Published: 2025-11-12T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Should you pay off your mortgage before retirement, or keep your low-interest loan and let your money work elsewhere? In this episode, we break down the numbers, mindset, and myths around the “debt-free” dream. Learn when paying off your home makes sense and when investing the difference could set you up for a stronger retirement. Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/should-i-pay-off-my-mortgage-before-retirement To learn more about Bonfire Financial, please visit: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com Disclosure: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/disclosure

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