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Mr. Homeowner, does it make sense to strive for a paid-up mortgage as soon as possible? The so-called experts are divided down the middle on this question. So we'll cover the paid-up mortgage advocates today.

One of the prime motivations for buying homes is the view toward retirement. During that period. Social Security can. at best, act only as a supplement to living expenses. It will not pay for mortgage payments also. A paid-up mortgage^ in the latter, less affluent years of life can give a family a great sense of security and well being.

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