Daily Market Updates: We’re in our 70s. Should we pay off our 2.5% mortgage , or put the money in a high-yield savings account?

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We’re in our 70s. Should we pay off our 2.5% mortgage , or put the money in a high-yield savings account?

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“Let’s say 10 years from now, when I’m 84, we need a substantial amount of cash.”

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