Low Mortgage Interest Rate vs. Future Gains: Is Trading Up Worth It? - 448

Published: Sept. 26, 2023, 11 a.m.

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Coach Dobber and his wife in Edina, Minnesota have a low mortgage interest rate and a decent amount of home equity. Should they put that equity to work and take the risk on buying a higher value home at a reduced price, even if it means a much higher interest rate and higher monthly payments too? Plus, Joe and Big Al spitball for Adam, in the birthplace of aviation, on the taxation of passive rental income, and capital gains from his portfolio and the sale of his business, prior to his early retirement. They also spitball for Charles in Idaho, on taxes on the sale of his mother-in-law\\u2019s house. And should Dan\\u2019s wife and business co-owner retire from the business and take Social Security Disability? And will Social Security be reduced for everyone? Steve in Vegas has a cautionary tale to tell.

Timestamps:

  • 00:55 - Stay With a Low Mortgage Rate, or Buy Up at a Reduced Price? (Coach Dobber, Edina, MN)
  • 16:10 - Early Retirement Taxes on Rental Income and Capital Gains? (Adam, Dayton, OH)
  • 24:55 - How to Figure Taxes on Sale of Mom\\u2019s House (Charles, ID)
  • 29:47 - Should Spouse and Business Co-Owner with Alzheimer\\u2019s Retire and Take Social Security Disability? (Dan, Midwest USA)
  • 36:04 - Will Social Security Be Reduced for Everyone? A Cautionary Tale (Steve, Las Vegas)
  • 44:17 - The Derails

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  • Social Security Handbook
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