Should you pay off your mortgage early? YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD unpacks the math, emotions, and big-picture factors in the mortgage payoff debate—plus 5 reasons when it may make sense to pay extra on your mortgage.

Summary

Should you pay off your mortgage early? It’s a question that comes up often in personal finance—and the answer isn’t always as straightforward as the math suggests.

In this episode, YFP Co-Founder and CEO Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, unpacks the numbers, the emotions, and the bigger picture behind this important decision. Using a real-life example and the YFP Early Payoff Calculator, Tim walks through how even small extra payments can shave years off your loan term and save you thousands in interest.

But here’s the twist: despite the financial benefits, Tim has personally decided not to pay off his mortgage early. He shares his thought process along with five compelling reasons why making extra mortgage payments might make sense for others.

Whether you're deep into your mortgage or just getting started, this episode will help you evaluate your options and make a decision that aligns with your long-term goals.

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