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Mortgage Budget Estimator: How to Plan Payments and Still Live Your Life

Published on October 26, 2024

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An aggressive mortgage payoff plan is useless if it makes you miserable. This guide focuses on sustainable budgeting. We'll explore how to use an estimator to find the sweet spot between paying down your mortgage quickly and having enough financial flexibility to enjoy your life. It's about creating a realistic plan, not a restrictive one.

Why Extreme Budgeting Fails

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Step 1: Calculate Your True Surplus Cashflow

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Step 2: Differentiating "Needs" from "Wants"

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Using an Estimator to Model Different Scenarios

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Building a "Fun Fund" While Still Accelerating Your Mortgage

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Educational only, not financial advice. Estimates vary by spending patterns and lender terms.