Hello helpful Mns, I need advice.
I am 49 and work FT as teacher, I am on a great wage (62k) and about to move into a new house. Due to luck I had great equity in a flat I bought in London so my new mortgage is only 445 per month. My net pay is 3200. I have no children, debts or other bills beyond household. My spending is on eating, travel and charity. I have never had any help financially , been independent since 18 and grew up in poverty. I mention this as it reflects my fear of being old and broke ( like all of my elderly relatives).
My question is this, do I over pay mortgage so can be mortgage free at 55 and cash in teaching pension? Or do I play the long game and buy back years? I have been teaching for 25 years and I don't relish the thoughts of it much longer.
All advice welcome.
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Cheerymom · 27/01/2019 23:03
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