Canadian Wealth Secrets

Why You Shouldn’t Pay Off Your Canadian Mortgage (what you should do instead)

Oct 9, 2024
Explore whether paying off your mortgage is truly the best financial choice. The hosts discuss leveraging home equity and using whole life insurance to access capital flexibly. They weigh the emotional versus financial implications of early mortgage repayment, urging listeners to consider broader investment strategies. Discover how to turn your home equity into cash flow for wealth-building through rentals and stocks, highlighting the importance of intentional financial decisions for long-term success.
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ANECDOTE

Lifestyle Creep Post-Mortgage

  • Kyle Pearce shared his father's story of paying off his mortgage early and then losing track of the extra money due to lifestyle creep.
  • This experience warns against letting extra funds vanish without a clear plan.
ADVICE

Plan For Extra Mortgage Funds

  • Decide how to use the freed-up mortgage money to avoid it being absorbed by lifestyle expenses.
  • Make intentional choices about extra funds to prevent financial leakage post-mortgage payoff.
INSIGHT

Active Use of Home Equity

  • Home equity appreciates but remains inactive unless used strategically to acquire assets.
  • Leveraging home equity for investments can create dual asset growth and cash flow benefits.
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