The Bush Wealth Advantage: Your home is likely your biggest retirement asset

Stacy Bush Contributor For many Americans, especially those in their peak earning years, the home is not just a place to live – it’s the largest single asset in the retirement portfolio. Today’s housing market, marked by elevated prices and higher interest rates, has made planning decisions more complex – but also more important. A paid-off mortgage before retirement can dramatically reduce your monthly income needs. Eliminating a $2,000 mortgage payment, for instance, reduces the a