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re: How old were you when you finally paid off your house (i.e., owned it free and clear)?

Posted on 11/7/24 at 3:11 pm to
Posted by Tantal
Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 11/7/24 at 3:11 pm to
First one? 38. Got divorced at 42 and had to somewhat start over. My current house will be paid-off 11 years from the time of purchase.
Posted by Willie Stroker
Member since Sep 2008
15520 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 3:16 pm to
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Posted by ELVIS U
Member since Feb 2007
11487 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 3:43 pm to
Mid 40s
Posted by Enadious
formerly B5Lurker City of Central
Member since Aug 2004
18480 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 3:44 pm to
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Posted by Possumslayer
Pascagoula
Member since Jan 2018
6474 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 4:15 pm to
quote:

musta been elite at slayin' possums


Had to kill millions when you only get pennies for the pelt!
Posted by LSUGUMBO
Shreveport, LA
Member since Sep 2005
9459 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 4:44 pm to
Not longer than 26 years from now, so 68. Hopefully before that, but it’s 3.3% so I’m not in a huge hurry.

I don’t see myself refinancing out of that rate though
Posted by cypresstiger
The South
Member since Aug 2008
13284 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 4:46 pm to
When I’m 93
Posted by llfshoals
Member since Nov 2010
20186 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 4:58 pm to
33 or 34, I don’t remember exactly. I’m on my 3rd since. Really hate payments so I’ve not had mortgages till this last one. Bought it before I sold my last. Sitting on the cash till after the inauguration to see how things go.
Posted by Penrod
Member since Jan 2011
51540 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 5:10 pm to
I think I was 52. Ten years ago.
Posted by N2cars
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Member since Feb 2008
37867 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 5:19 pm to
Depending on where you are in the equation, paying it off early isn't always good.

You can get to a point where the payoff is equal to exactly what you owe, so why do an early payoff?

IYKYK.

Posted by Chingon Ag
Member since Nov 2018
3909 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 6:33 pm to
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Posted by done dancing
South Louisiana
Member since Apr 2016
219 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 7:37 pm to
This is gonna sound like Dave Ramsey but having no debt is best. Paid the 1st at age 38 and the 2nd at age 47. It allows me great financial flexibility. I paid my hurricane Ida damages up front and didn't have to wait for the insurance to piece meal payments. Piece of mind trumps debating interest lost or gained.
Posted by LSU7096
Member since May 2004
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Posted on 11/7/24 at 7:49 pm to
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Posted by HeadSlash
TEAM LIVE BADASS - St. GEORGE
Member since Aug 2006
54564 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 7:54 pm to
Condo will be paid off next year
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
103393 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 7:56 pm to
Some future age
Posted by N2cars
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Member since Feb 2008
37867 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 8:31 pm to
If you finance a house for 30 years in your 20s and you pay the note and the next month's principal every month, you'll pay it off in 19 years and you won't pay any interest at all in the last 6+years of the loan.

Nothing wrong w/ Dave Ramsey, I'm a big fan of 0 debt.



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Posted by Twenty 49
Shreveport
Member since Jun 2014
20730 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 8:45 pm to
With my 40th birthday approaching, I called and got the payoff amount. Mailed a check for that amount. Best birthday present I ever got. Been debt free ever since.
Posted by Kingshakabooboo
Member since Nov 2012
1408 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 9:11 pm to
I’m 51 and house will be paid off in 4 years. Going to max out my 401k contributions til 62 then call it a day!
Posted by done dancing
South Louisiana
Member since Apr 2016
219 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 9:39 pm to
Well we think alike. I just paid a lot more monthly without sacrificing a normal life lol. I'm a numbers nut because of.my upbringing.
Posted by Nawlens Gator
louisiana
Member since Sep 2005
5941 posts
Posted on 11/7/24 at 9:43 pm to


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