Here’s Why Over 40% of Homeowners Over 65 STILL Have a Mortgage — Is it a Good Reason? [zh7xLwbLHga]
✅ Use this link to try Boldin personal financial planning software FREE for 2 weeks: Over 40% of retirees still have a mortgage, and many believe it's the right decision. In this video, we'll explore the math, liquidity, taxes, housing costs, and emotional factors behind keeping a mortgage in retirement—and whether it makes sense for you. CHAPTERS 00:00 Why So Many Retirees Still Have a Mortgage 00:15 The Surprising Numbers Behind Retirement Mortgages 00:59 Reason #1: The Math of a Low Interest Rate Mortgage 01:54 Reason #2: Liquidity Matters More Than You Think 03:53 Mortgage vs. Investing: A Better Comparison 04:33 The Housing Costs That Never Go Away 05:40 The Real Question to Ask About Your Mortgage 06:01 Why the Mortgage Tax Deduction Usually Doesn't Matter 08:10 Reason #5: "Stuck in Place" Economics 09:15 Reason #6: The Emotional Value of Home 10:01 Can You Age in Place in Your Current Home? 10:36 Final Thoughts: Is Keeping a Mortgage the Right Choice? ___________ 📰 Read Geoff's newest comments in USA Today: ___________ ✅ 100% FREE DOWNLOADS - (NO CREDIT CARD, NO PHONE NUMBER) Take Our 2 Minute Retirement Readiness Quiz Receive Our Free 12 Page Custom Report e-mailed instantly: 2026 Social Security Quick Guide 1 Page Report e-mailed instantly: Note: You will also be added to our list and receive free tips, tricks and other useful information by email a few times per week. Of course you can unsubscribe at any time. ___________ ✅ GET GEOFF’S COURSE, SOCIAL SECURITY SIMPLIFIED Confused about how Social Security works for you? Go from beginner to confident in under 5 hours with our course: Social Security Simplified. Get $60 off with coupon code: 60OFF ___________ ✅ COMPANIES WE SUPPORT AND SPONSOR CHAPTER Talk to our partner, CHAPTER, the only Medicare Advisor we recommend. CHAPTER provides friendly, unbiased help and saves clients an average of $1100 per year - always 100% free to you. Call 1- 440-703-1224 and tell them "Geoff Schmidt sent you," or click this link to get started: Please note: On this channel we only have 3 affiliate relationships. Chapter and Boldin are two of the three. If you purchase their product or use their service, we receive a small fee. This does not increase your cost. Affiliates help us pay for the cost to operate the channel/ ___________ Geoffrey Schmidt, CPA Bio: Geoff Schmidt is a CPA and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Geoff specializes in personal financial education for those approaching or in Retirement. Geoff spends 100% of this time on financial education through social media. Legal disclaimer: Chapter Advisory, LLC (“Chapter”) is a private health insurance agency. In California, Chapter does business as Chapter Insurance Services (Lic. No. 6003691). Chapter is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government entity. While Chapter has a database of every Medicare plan option nationwide and can help you to search among all options, it has contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, Chapter does not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, Chapter represents 50 organizations which offer 18,601 products nationwide. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Enrollment in a plan may be limited to certain times of the year unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period or you are in your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Channel Disclaimer: this video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for legal, accounting, tax, or professional advice. If you have any specific questions about any legal, accounting, tax or other professional service matter you should consult the appropriate professional services provider. Holy Schmidt! is not affiliated with the Social Security Administration, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services or any government agency.