42. He Cashed Out His 401(k) Early — Here's Why It Was Genius

Cash Flow Conversations for Founders · Jul 24, 2026 · 50m

Most people think paying off their mortgage faster is a smart move toward financial freedom. Glenn Yaney thought so too—until the math told a different story.In this episode of Cash Flow Conversations, Matt Love continues his conversation with real estate investor Glenn Yaney, going back to the beginning of his cash flow journey. Glenn breaks down the mistake he made early on—aggressively paying down his mortgage using velocity banking—and why it actually slowed him down instead of speeding him up.From there, Glenn shares the bigger pivot: cashing out roughly $300K from his 401(k)/QRP…