# 3593: 3 Debts You Should Eliminate Before Retirement by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Retirement Debt Strategy

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Published: 2026-06-13T07:00:00+00:00
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3593: Kumiko of The Budget Mom explains why entering retirement with debt can put serious pressure on a fixed income and reduce the freedom you've worked hard to achieve. She highlights the importance of eliminating unsecured debt, student loans, and mortgage debt before retirement, while offering practical strategies to reduce interest costs, accelerate repayment, and protect long-term financial security. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/3-debts-you-should-eliminate-before-retirement/ Quotes to ponder: "If you are living with a fixed retirement income, you might not be able to afford to make the extra payments on the money owed." "I would love to help my son pay for college, but I won't sacrifice my own retirement to do so" "If you can pay off your mortgage before retirement, you can significantly decrease your housing costs, eliminate your biggest expense, and you can make your savings last much longer." Episode references: UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) Accounts: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/u/utma.asp Parent PLUS Loans: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/plus/parent Wealthfront’s high-yield Cash Account: https://wealthfront.com/OFD This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The Optimal Finance Daily Podcast, Diana Merriam (collectively "Media Partner") are not clients of Wealthfront. The Media Partner receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for this paid endorsement placed in their video, creating a conflict of intere…

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