In this essential episode of KT Confidential, Adrian Trott and Ariel Kormendy delve into one of the most debated topics in personal finance: Should you aggressively pay off your mortgage, or are there smarter ways to utilize your hard-earned cash? Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned homeowner, or somewhere in between, this discussion is tailored to provide valuable insights that could potentially reshape your financial future. ************************ 0:16 – Intro 4:46 – Adrian's backstory 8:30 – Don't overthink it and get into the market 10:26 – Why Adrian chose to fully pay off his mortgage 14:26 – Spousal RRSP Contribution 16:16 – Taking advantage of your RRSP room contribution 21:26 – People don't make their first home their last home 27:41 – The real estate market in the U.S. is different from Canada 34:30 – Outro/recap ************************ Want more real estate podcast discussions? Watch it here: youtu.be/uLhNb8fdHt4 Listen to it here: http://www.soundcloud.com/ktrealty Catch clips and highlights of the show here: http://www.instagram.com/kormendytrott ************************ Our Social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kormendytrott
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