{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why and How to Pay Your Mortgage Off Early","description":"Want to pay off your mortgage early, but don't know how? Learn how you can find the money so you can own your home free and clear! Pay Your Mortgage Off Early? Have you ever wondered how it would feel to be rid of your mortgage payment to own your house free and clear?    Even though we got a really good deal on her place, I would love to not see that huge chunk of money leave our accounts every month.   Right now, we\u2019re on a plan to knock out our mortgage early and we\u2019re excited about the process. Of course, this isn\u2019t an overnight thing, so something what\u2019s been motivating and encouraging is listening to others share how it felt to get rid of that debt. I think that's going to be the frustrating piece for everybody. Who's thinking they're gonna pay off their mortgage early. That there's going to be some big parties, Guess I\u2019ll just send that payment online and celebrate at home, noted.  By the way, that\u2019s Steve Stewart. He\u2019s the talented editor behind some of fantastic podcasts like Stacking Benjamins, ChooseFI, and Financial Grownup.  A few years ago, Steve and his wife went to their lender with cash and paid off their mortgage. Today, we\u2019re pulling from the archive my chat with Steve about hitting that huge milestone.  In this episode, we\u2019ll get into: Why Steve and his wife chose to focus on paying off their mortgage Building momentum and payments How you can create a mortgage free plan that fits your goals and budget Are you ready? Let\u2019s get started!  Resources to Dump Your Mortgage Faster If you\u2019re looking to dig in deeper on mortgages, here are some resources to check out: Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint YNAB <- Steve mentioned this as his go to money app Mortgage Payoff Calculator   Total Money Makeover Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Mortgage Payoff Calculator Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Paying Off The Mortgage Wasn\u2019t Our First Priority (but we did it anyway) 5 Steps To Paying Off Our Mortgage Early If you want to chat some more about creating better money habits, questions, or share your own tips please join us over at Thriving Families on Facebook. Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union. If you\u2019re living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better, come check out Coastal today! We've been members for years and love their service and competitive rates on checking and savings accounts! Rollover Your 401(k) Easily with Capitalize We\u2019re grateful for wonderful partners like Capitalize. Not only do they support the podcast, but they help make managing your money so much easier.  Did you know that it\u2019s estimated that there are currently over 24 million \u201cforgotten\u201d 401(k) accounts? In fact, the average American changes jobs every 4 years.  And because of the Great Resignation, you or someone you know might be changing jobs even more  It\u2019s an extreme case of out of sight and out of mind. Is your old 401(k) in there somewhere, left behind at a job you're no longer with? One huge benefit with an IRA is you get to choose how your money is invested, not your old employer.  If you want to consolidate your old 401(k) and have more options with how you invest, it may be time to roll them over into an IRA.   With Capitalize, they handle the process from start-to-finish \u2013 for FREE. They handle the process from start-to-finish, and yes that includes calling the 401(k) provider on your behalf. Find out how and get started today! ","author_name":"Couple Money Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/couplemoney.com","html":"