Striving for a Mortgage-Free Life

If you read much in the area of personal finance you will frequently come across heated debates about the merits of living in a paid-for house as compared to having a mortgage.  Some folks will argue that mortgage money is cheap and that taking into account the tax benefits, it makes more sense to keep the mortgage and use the extra cash to invest.  I get that.  Other folks point to the emotional benefits of being debt-free and actually owning your home free and clear of any mortgage obligations.  I get that too. Read more