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#RI-69a90f55·2 months ago·
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Borrowed $39,000 for a car at 18

Borrowed $39,000 for a car, now $21,000 in debt

What I wish I knew
"Not to borrow so much for a car"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider long-term costs, not just monthly payments"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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