It’s fascinating to hear the answers to this question when posed to those who have been investing for at least a few decades. Without skipping a beat, most people say that their home has been their best investment.

Whether or not to accelerate mortgage payoff is a question that crosses most homeowner’s mind at some point. It’s especially top of mind this time of year as you gather the documents to file your taxes and see how much you paid in interest last year on your mortgage. As I discussed this with a client recently, I thought it might be interesting to share my thoughts with you as well.