Ali Hussain has a background that consists of a career in finance with large financial institutions and in journalism covering business. mixetto / Getty Images You might prefer to pay off your ...

Whether you're just starting your homeownership journey or looking to accelerate your payoff, these mortgage payoff tips can ...

People are often advised to try to eliminate debt ahead of retirement. The logic is that once you retire, you may be looking at a smaller income. So the fewer expenses you have, the easier it becomes ...

Think paying off your mortgage early is always smart? Financial advisors warn it could cost you more in the long run.

Trying to decide how to handle a large mortgage, whether through a balance or high interest rate, is something far too many people are trying to decide right now. As a home is generally someone's ...

Owning a home is a monumental goal, but it also means you're saddled with a monthly payment for the duration of your home loan. Tack on the loan interest payments—with rates still hovering just under ...

You might prefer to pay off your mortgage before retirement if you're paying a high interest rate or the mental relief of being debt-free outweighs other financial trade-offs. If you have a low ...