Should you pay off your mortgage early as part of your retirement plans?

A recent article from US News talks about the things you should consider before paying off your mortgage early.

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-smarter-mutual-fund-investor/2015/12/03/6-things-to-consider-before-paying-off-a-mortgage-early

To me knowledge is power and to having options as you plan for the next stage in life is comforting.