MONEY MONITOR: Investing vs. paying down a mortgage

MONEY MONITOR: Investing vs. paying down a mortgage

One financial planning expert says low interest rates give Canadians enough reason to not pay debt

Is it better to invest your extra income or use it to pay off your mortgage more quickly?

Financial planning expert John De Goey helps outline the options.

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