Should I pay off my mortgage early?
If you’ve got some extra cash, should you throw it at your mortgage?
7 min read
Sep 14, 2022
Chloe Moore, CFP®, is the founder of Financial Staples, a virtual, fee-only financial planning firm based in Atlanta and serving clients nationwide. Her firm is dedicated to serving tech employees who are entrepreneurial-minded, philanthropic and purpose-driven. Chloe believes that money is an emotional topic and it impacts many aspects of our lives. She enjoys helping clients unpack their money history and discover how they can use money to support a life that is most meaningful to them.
Prior to launching Financial Staples, Chloe advised high net worth individuals and families at a southeastern-based independent trust company. She is a regular contributor to Business Insider and has been featured in Financial Advisor, Wealth Management, US News & World Report and many more.
In addition to promoting financial literacy through speaking, writing and volunteering, Chloe also focuses on the cultivation of female and minority financial planners. She recently launched the BLatinX Internship Program (BLX) with three colleagues. The program provides paid internship opportunities to aspiring Black and Latinx financial planners. Through her leadership, contribution and volunteerism within the financial services industry, Chloe was recognized as one of Investment News Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2017 and one of Investopedia’s 100 Most Influential Financial Advisors in 2020.
Chloe's Latest Articles
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What is mortgage insurance? Here’s what it is and how it works
While mortgage insurance primarily benefits the lender, it does serve a purpose for the borrower.
5 min read Sep 12, 2022 -
5 ways to make a mortgage payment and pay on time
Yes, you can write a check, but there are better ways to pay your mortgage.
4 min read Jul 28, 2022 -
How to write a check: A step-by-step guide
Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.
2 min read Jun 27, 2022 -
How much does a home inspection cost?
A professional home inspection tells you what condition the property is in — and what problems might be lurking.
7 min read Jun 15, 2022 -
Where is the account number on a check?
Finding the account number on a check is easy — if you know where to look.
2 min read Jun 10, 2022 -
How much money do you need to buy a house?
If you’re buying a home, here are all of the costs to consider.
8 min read Jun 01, 2022 -
First-time homebuyer guide
Use this first-time homebuyer guide to make informed decisions.
12 min read May 17, 2022 -
How to refinance your mortgage
There’s more than one way to refinance. Here are some of your options.
8 min read May 02, 2022 -
What’s the difference between fixed and variable expenses?
Knowing how fixed and variable expenses differ can help you improve your finances.
3 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
How does a money market account work?
What every saver needs to know about money markets accounts.
2 min read Apr 04, 2022 -
How to start (and build) an emergency fund
An emergency fund is an essential part of a solid financial plan.
4 min read Mar 24, 2022 -
What are stocks and how do they work?
Stocks allow anyone to own a stake in a company’s performance.
4 min read Feb 03, 2022 -
How much of my income should I spend on a mortgage?
Every borrower’s situation is different, but there are at least two schools of thought.
4 min read Jan 26, 2022 -
Emergency fund amount: How much should you have in emergency savings?
The amount varies by individual, but there are guidelines.
3 min read Jan 12, 2022 -
The best places to keep your emergency fund
It’s important to find the right home for your emergency savings.
3 min read Jan 12, 2022 -
How long does it take to buy a house?
The average time to close a loan on a home purchase was 51 days as of June 2021.
5 min read Dec 15, 2021 -
What happens to your life insurance when you leave a job?
Have life insurance through work? Here’s what to do when you leave.
3 min read Oct 22, 2021 -
Bonus tax rate 2021: How bonuses are taxed
When it comes to bonuses, employers can calculate your tax withholding in one of two ways.
4 min read Sep 29, 2021 -
You don’t need to put money down to refinance your mortgage — but there are costs
More often than not, you don’t need to put down money to refinance your mortgage.
3 min read Jul 16, 2021