{"podcast":{"title":"Retirement Decoded Podcast","slug":"retirement-decoded-podcast-7121619","podcast_index_feed_id":7121619,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6431802/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/retirement-decoded-podcast--6431802","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5b06e9915bd9c1681750eb0788ded464.jpg","author":"Scott Tucker","episode_count":88,"summary":"Welcome to Retirement Decoded with your host, Scott Tucker —where we break down the complexities of retirement planning to give you clear, actionable advice. Whether you’re just starting out or getting ready to retire, Scott’s here to help you make informed decisions and preserve your financial future. Tune in each week as we help simplify the process and decode the path to a confident retirement. Disclosure: Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc. Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM) , a Registered Investment Adviser. AEWM does not offer insurance products. The insurance products offered by Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc are not subject to Investment Adviser requirements.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T20:17:53.679660+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-decoded-podcast-7121619"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 72: Debbie from Park Ridge asks: “Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before I Retire?”","slug":"episode-72-debbie-from-park-ridge-asks-should-i-pay-off-my-mortgage-before-i-retire","published_at":"2026-04-06T10:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-decoded-podcast-7121619/episode-72-debbie-from-park-ridge-asks-should-i-pay-off-my-mortgage-before-i-retire","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-decoded-podcast-7121619","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-debbie-from-park-ridge-asks-should-i-pay-off-my-mortgage-before-i-retire--70858915","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70858915/podcast_episode_72_final_jc.mp3","summary":"Debbie from Park Ridge is getting close to retirement and wondering whether she should use some of her savings to pay off the remaining balance on her mortgage. On the surface, being debt-free sounds great—but the decision isn’t always that simple. Scott breaks down the pros and cons of paying off a mortgage before retirement, including how interest rates, taxes, liquidity, and investment returns factor into the equation. He also explains why some retirees sleep better without a payment, while others are better off keeping their money invested. Get on Scott’s phone calendar, for free, at TuckerRetirement.com . Watch this podcast episode at TuckerYouTube.com .","meta_description":"Debbie from Park Ridge is getting close to retirement and wondering whether she should use some of her savings to pay off the remaining balance on her mor…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1655,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/retirement-decoded-podcast-7121619/episodes/episode-72-debbie-from-park-ridge-asks-should-i-pay-off-my-mortgage-before-i-retire/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-decoded-podcast-7121619/episode-72-debbie-from-park-ridge-asks-should-i-pay-off-my-mortgage-before-i-retire.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}