The S&P 500 returns 10% on average, but your mortgage costs 6.36% — here's what the math says to do

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Claim The S&P 500 returns 10% on average, but your mortgage costs 6.36% — here's what the math says to do
AI inference Bullish · 60%
Generated 2026-05-31 14:30

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Paying off your home seems like a quick and predictable return, but there are several factors to consider before you give up on stock market gains.

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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on May 31, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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