#145 Should Doctors Refinance a Mortgage Less Than a Year After Buying?

If we had a crystal ball, we’d all like to know what the housing market will do. However, we do know that rates have dropped in the last 8 to 12 months, in some cases saving people a whole percent! Nate Reineke and Chelsea Jones break down why it may be beneficial to refinance even if you bought within the last year or if you have an ARM. We also discuss when it may be smart to move to a 15-year mortgage or buy points up front to have a lower rate. We also answer your colleagues' questions. An oncologist in Oklahoma says, “I received an unexpected bonus from work that we did not work into our original financial plan. I could see us either investing it in our brokerage account or putting it into a 529. What are your thoughts?” An OBGYN in Florida asks, “I know estate planning is something I need to do, and I have heard about a trust, but I don’t know much beyond that. Can you tell me how it works?” A Urologist in Oregon says, “We are retired and want to upgrade our house, but we don’t have the cash, so we would need to take money out of our brokerage account or sell our rental property to buy the new house - should we do it?” Are you ready to turn worries about taxes and investing into all the money you need for college and retirement? It’s time to make a plan and get on track. To find out if we’re a match visit physicianfamily.com and click get started or, you can ask a question of your own by emailing podcast@physicianfamily.com. See marketing disclosures at physicianfamily.com/disclosures