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I Paid Off My 2.875% Mortgage…Dave Ramsey Was Right

Graham Stephan — Sep 9, 2026 — vlog

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Graham Stephan explains his shift from mathematically opposing early mortgage payoff to paying off his 2.875% mortgage, arguing that while the math favored investing, the emotional benefits and peace of mind outweigh the marginal returns. He discusses how he used leverage and low-rate mortgages to build real estate wealth, but ultimately chose to eliminate debt despite the opportunity cost.