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#RI-6ac86e54·6 months ago·
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“Paying extra on the mortgage or investing $500”

Investing usually wins, especially at higher interest rates, but prepaying works like insurance against bad timing

What I wish I knew
"Understand the impact of interest rates on the decision"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider emergency fund and own situation when making the decision"
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2/10
Positive or neutral outcome.
Would make the same decision again.
SettledMixedSevere

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