In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Sara's question: Should I be trying to pay off my mortgage early with extra payments or put that money to a different use?
Of course, this is another case of "it depends." Listen to Eric explain when it may be a good idea to invest that extra money and when it's okay to make that mortgage number start falling.
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Jan 15
The Power of Women’s Money: Janine Firpo on Creating Change Through Values-Based Investing
Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of values-aligned investing and exploring how women can create a more just and equitable society through the power of their money. Joining me is Janine Firpo, a social innovator, author, and o ... Show More
36m 42s
Jan 1
Retire Today: Five Steps to Avoid Costly Retirement Mistakes with Jeremy Keil
Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! I’m excited to kick off our seventh season with a powerful conversation about redefining retirement—and how to do it with confidence, purpose, and a solid financial plan. For our season premiere, I had the pleasure of hosting Jeremy Keil, a ... Show More
36m 25s
Feb 2019
Ask Paula: Should I Buy a House or Catch Up on Retirement Savings?
#177: Imagine that your job is extremely well-paying, but you don’t enjoy it.
You’d like to switch employers, even though this will probably require a paycut. But before you make the switch, you want to accomplish two goals: buy a home and catch up on retirement savings.
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1h 4m
Sep 2025
Should You Pay Off Debt or Invest First? The Answer Might Surprise You (Money Q&A)
In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we are going to do a Money Q&A about should you pay off debt or invest first. Today we are going to answer these questions: Question 1: Should I build my emergency fund to $20,000 first, or start paying down my mortgage and investi ... Show More
37m 34s
Now that my school loans are paid off, I'm wondering what to do with my extra cash flow as well as a pretty large savings account. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money ... Show More