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How to be debt-free by retirement

  • Becoming debt-free by retirement means not owing money when you stop working, which many aim to achieve for peace of mind.
  • Many retirees carry various debts, including mortgages from 2012 to 2022 with low APRs and substantial student loans held by older Americans.
  • Retirees face risks like sequence of returns, inflation, and overspending, while paying off high-interest credit card debt and student loans helps create financial certainty.
  • Financial planning experts advise acting sooner with strategies to manage debt and withdrawals, emphasizing Munger's advice to 'Invert, always invert' when addressing retirement challenges.
  • Proper debt management and planning reduce stress and increase chances for a healthy, happy retirement, though full debt elimination before retirement may not be realistic for everyone.
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Trying to pay off all of your debts before retirement is not always a good strategy. Here's why.

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How to be debt-free by retirement

Freedom Debt Relief takes a deep dive into whether you should aim to become debt-free before you retire and helps you make a plan to tackle your debt.

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The Billings Gazette broke the news in Billings, United States on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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