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Unfortunately, many people fail to take into consideration their mortgage, which is usually their largest expenditure.

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Failing to factor in your mortgage can create a challenging situation once your income is reduced after retiring.

Keep reading to learn your retirement with your house payment in mind.

… [And] investing the funds in a diversified portfolio should provide greater returns over the long-term.

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Tax Considerations

Maintaining your mortgage after you retire could also help offset some of your tax burdens.

… Interest on mortgages is tax-deductible, noted Stroup.

This helps reduce the costs associated with this kind of debt while increasing the returns on your portfolio investments.

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Failing to account for it can leave you with an unwelcome surprise once you retire.

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