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Should you actually retire with debt on purpose?

For years, you’ve probably pictured retirement as completely debt-free — no mortgage, no payments, no financial pressure. But what if aggressively paying off your home is actually slowing down your path to financial freedom? If you’re a high-income earner, business owner, or someone intentionally building wealth, the real question isn’t “How fast can I kill this debt?” — it’s “Is this debt strategically working for me?” Understanding the role of cash flow, inflation, taxes, and risk can completely change how you see retirement planning.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How inflation quietly makes long-term debt less expensive over time — and why that matters for your strategy
When carrying debt into retirement can actually improve tax efficiency and preserve wealth
The key difference between emotionally uncomfortable debt and strategically powerful debt (and how to know which side you’re on)

If you want to rethink retirement planning and learn when debt can be a tool — not a threat — press play now.

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Should You Retire With a Mortgage in Canada? The Truth About Debt, Tax Strategy & Financial Freedom

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