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I’m inheriting enough money to pay off my mortgage of $320K at 6.4% interest. Does it make more sense to pay off the mortgage or invest the money?

The Dimensions Of The DilemmaYou’ve just inherited enough money to pay off your $320,000 mortgage, which carries an interest rate of 6.4%. You now have a life-changing decision to make; one that forces you to...

October 16, 2025 Quinn Mercer


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