WCI #362: Recasting a Mortgage and Beating a Non Compete
Apr 11, 2024
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Topics discussed include getting rid of a gifted timeshare, using student loan money for downpayment, paying off mortgages early, and recasting mortgages. Non-compete contracts are also covered, highlighting the legal and ethical considerations. The episode also features information on SOFI services and the Financial Educator Award.
Understand the implications of non-compete agreements before signing to avoid limiting future job opportunities and locations of practice.
Recasting a mortgage allows for lower monthly payments without extending the loan term, offering a way to reduce payments without refinancing.
Deep dives
Understanding Non-Compete Clauses and Their Significance
Non-compete clauses are agreements that limit an employee's ability to work in a similar capacity after leaving a job. These agreements aim to protect an employer's investment and prevent employees from directly competing. While non-competes can be reasonable, they might not suit certain specialties, like hospital-based ones. Understand the implications of signing a non-compete before agreeing, as it could impact your future job prospects and locations of practice.
Tax Implications of Non-Compete Penalties
Penalties paid for violating non-compete agreements are typically not tax-deductible for employees, as they fall under unreimbursed employee expenses. However, if the penalties are paid by a business or considered a business expense for a sole proprietorship, they may potentially be tax deductible. It is essential to seek professional advice to ensure proper handling of such expenses.
Recasting a Mortgage: Lowering Monthly Payments
Recasting a mortgage involves putting a lump sum towards the principal balance to reduce monthly payments without altering the loan term. This option is suitable when aiming for lower payments without extending the mortgage duration. Unlike refinancing, recasting maintains the remaining loan term, providing a way to lower payments without starting over.
Navigating Mortgage Payoff and Equity Considerations
Paying off a mortgage early functions similarly to investing in a negative bond, offering a guaranteed return. Equity in a house presents benefits like property appreciation and saved rent expense, unrelated to mortgage payoff. Separating mortgage payment strategies from equity returns helps optimize financial decisions and cash flow management.
Today we are answering your questions about how to get rid of a timeshare that was gifted to you, if it is legal or a good idea to use student loan money for a downpayment, if you should pay off your mortgage early and what recasting a mortgage is and if it is a good idea. Dr. Dahle also answers a few questions about non compete contracts.
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