16.7 C
Ottawa
Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The Moneyist: I’m 46 and a single mother. Should I empty my 401(k) to pay off my house? There’s $128,000 on the mortgage.

Date:

The Moneyist


Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!

‘I currently make good money, and not having to pay a monthly mortgage will help increase my savings’

‘I have an annual income of $108,000, and other than the house I have no other major debt. I owe $6,000 on my car, and about $5,000 in credit cards.’


MarketWatch illustration

Dear Quentin,

I’m a 46-year-old woman, and single mother to a 14-year-old boy. I bought a centrally located house in Miami after the housing market crash in 2010 for $167,000. The house is small but has a big lot in front of it, and I currently owe $128,000. The house is now worth about $400,000.

I have an annual…

know more

Popular

More like this
Related

Donald Trump Trolled With Debate Banner Over College Football Game

Democrats have mocked Donald Trump by flying a banner...

Barcelona reach agreement to sign Szczesny to succeed Ter Stegen

German Ter Stegen injured. Polish journalist Tomasz Wlodarczyk confirmed that...

B.C. Interior braces for Chilcotin River landslide flooding

British ColumbiaB.C. Interior braces for Chilcotin River landslide floodingOn...

IN PHOTOS | Friday’s Team Canada highlights at Paris Olympics

SportsOlympicsSummer SportsHighlights of Canadian athletes competing at the Paris...