From the desk of Paul Nichols: President of Financial Abundance Inc.
Socking money away into IRAs and 401(k)s and paying extra principal on your mortgage is counter-productive
In the quest for financial independence, there are two places most Americans accumulate the most money: our home and our retirement plan.
Following accepted wisdom, we set aside money in qualified retirement accounts such as IRAs and 401(k)s, enjoying tax deductible funding and/or tax deferred accumulation. At the same time, we assume it’s best to achieve the goal of outright home ownership and save money no mortgage interest expense by sending extra principal payments against our mortgages.