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Retiring from CA to WA, we bought our "final" home in 2015 with an 80% mortgage. After a few months it occurred to us that paying income tax on money before using it for our mortgage was dumb so we paid it off and are definitely happier.
Post: The $8,000 Cost of Peace of Mind
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Retiring from CA to WA, we bought our "final" home in 2015 with an 80% mortgage. After a few months it occurred to us that paying income tax on money before using it for our mortgage was dumb so we paid it off and are definitely happier.
Post: The $8,000 Cost of Peace of Mind
Link to comment from January 20, 2026