Discover the benefits and drawbacks of using your 401(k) to pay off your mortgage, including tax implications, retirement savings impact, and interest savings.

“To pay off your house or not to pay off your house? That is the question.” GOBankingRates reader Karen brought a touch of Shakespeare to her question for our Top 100 Money Experts series. While it’s ...

As a former financial advisor and mortgage broker, I taught clients to pay extra on their mortgages to achieve debt freedom faster. It seemed like common sense—why pay all that interest to the bank ...

Even after you’ve paid off your home, you can still borrow against your home’s equity. There are several ways to tap your equity when you’re mortgage-free, including with a home equity loan, HELOC or ...

Discover the benefits and risks of using a home equity loan to pay off your mortgage. Explore strategies to lower payments and manage potential pitfalls.