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Pros & cons of paying off your mortgage before you retire

If you’re nearing retirement with a mortgage in tow, you’re not alone. But should you pay it off before you retire? While being debt-free can offer a sense of reassurance, in some cases, keeping your mortgage might actually be beneficial. Explore the pros and cons of having a mortgage during retirement.

If you bought or refinanced your home when you were in your mid-30s or older, you may find yourself headed into retirement with a mortgage in tow. You may have...

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Being at the courthouse today was a powerful reminder that every ending can also be a beginning. A CDFA®️ helps make that new beginning financially secure and informed. #CDFA #FinancialWellness #DivorcePlanning

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Being at the courthouse today was a powerful reminder that every ending can also be a beginning. A CDFA®️ helps make that new beginning financially secure and informed. #CDFA #FinancialWellness #DivorcePlanning

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I had the chance to attend the Elevate Midlands breakfast this morning, and it was such an inspiring way to start the day. Hearing about all the efforts happening around workforce development really connects to why I do what I do—helping people and communities grow stronger financially and personally.

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I had the chance to attend the Elevate Midlands breakfast this morning, and it was such an inspiring way to start the day. Hearing about all the efforts happening around workforce development really connects to why I do what I do—helping people and communities grow stronger financially and personally.

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The rain let up just enough this weekend for me to check off another State Park from my Ultimate Outsider Challenge list — Woods Bay State Park! ✅ It’s a smaller park, but so beautiful. The boardwalk over the water among the cypress trees was definitely worth the trip! #UltimateOutsider #SCParks #WoodsBayStatePark #GetOutside #ExploreSC

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The rain let up just enough this weekend for me to check off another State Park from my Ultimate Outsider Challenge list — Woods Bay State Park! ✅ It’s a smaller park, but so beautiful. The boardwalk over the water among the cypress trees was definitely worth the trip! #UltimateOutsider #SCParks #WoodsBayStatePark #GetOutside #ExploreSC

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"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." - Psalm 118:1

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"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." - Psalm 118:1

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Girl Scouts is awesome!! 💚✨ I had such a great time celebrating amazing women in our community at the Women of Distinction event last week. Hearing their stories of leadership and resilience was powerful and uplifting—a true reminder of the impact we can make when we lead with courage and lift others up.

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Girl Scouts is awesome!! 💚✨ I had such a great time celebrating amazing women in our community at the Women of Distinction event last week. Hearing their stories of leadership and resilience was powerful and uplifting—a true reminder of the impact we can make when we lead with courage and lift others up.

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10K training with the pup at Landsford Canal State Park. 🐾🍂 What’s your next goal? (big or small)!

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10K training with the pup at Landsford Canal State Park. 🐾🍂 What’s your next goal? (big or small)!

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Me and the pup finished our 3rd 5K this year—and hands down the hottest and hardest one yet. 🥵 It wasn’t fast. It wasn’t pretty. It was slow, sweaty, and a little ugly. But we showed up, kept moving and crossed the finish line. At 15, I bet she even finished first in her age group! 🐶🐾 Slow is still forward. Ugly still counts. Tired still finishes. 💪❤️ #RunWithAllYourHeart #KeepShowingUp #SlowMotionCrew #ThriventDog #ProgressNotPerfection

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Me and the pup finished our 3rd 5K this year—and hands down the hottest and hardest one yet. 🥵 It wasn’t fast. It wasn’t pretty. It was slow, sweaty, and a little ugly. But we showed up, kept moving and crossed the finish line. At 15, I bet she even finished first in her age group! 🐶🐾 Slow is still forward. Ugly still counts. Tired still finishes. 💪❤️ #RunWithAllYourHeart #KeepShowingUp #SlowMotionCrew #ThriventDog #ProgressNotPerfection

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Last week I had the privilege of sharing during Career Night at Safe Space Dinners, a ministry dedicated to serving some of our most vulnerable homeless teens and young adults. I left feeling just as encouraged as I hope they did. Grateful for the chance to remind them that their story isn’t defined by where they are today- but by the possibilities ahead!

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Last week I had the privilege of sharing during Career Night at Safe Space Dinners, a ministry dedicated to serving some of our most vulnerable homeless teens and young adults. I left feeling just as encouraged as I hope they did. Grateful for the chance to remind them that their story isn’t defined by where they are today- but by the possibilities ahead!

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