FinanceDebt
#RI-69a82bc9·4 months ago·
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“Buy a car with no savings and trashed credit”
What Actually Happened
Got seriously ill, lost job, and accumulated 390k medical bills
What I wish I knew
"Budgeted for emergency fund and medical expenses"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Prioritize emergency fund and credit repair before making large purchases"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Finance Category
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Same Outcome Band
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