Overpaying your mortgage vs investing

Spare $200 a month. Knock years off your mortgage, or invest it?

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Overpaying saves interest at your mortgage rate — a guaranteed return. Investing may grow faster over long periods but can fall. Check your lender's overpayment limits and fees, and build an emergency fund first.

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