home sales

This is a home sold in Mount Lebanon, Pa., on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday, Dec. 9, that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year, fixed rate home loan ticked down this week to 3.10% from 3.11% last week. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Resist that urge to pay off your mortgage before retirement

It’s tempting to be totally free of debt, but that’s not always the optimum financial choice in retirement.

Tom Temin Commentary