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I wish someone would tell me a good reason to pay off a house. I don't know one.

Because once it is paid off you can get by on a lot less monthly income. That means you could take a job that didn't pay as much, but that you really liked.

[speekinout]

So when you pay off your house, will you have enough money to keep it up, pay emergency medical bills, buy an occasional car and take a vacation?
If you're sure you'll have enough cash for all of that, then do whatever makes you feel better.

Just remember that you can get a mortgage while you're working, but once you retire, all of the money you have in equity is tied up there. You can't likely get it for anything else.