FinanceCredit Card Debt
#RI-6a6afffd·8 months ago·
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“Started own business instead of paying off debt”
What Actually Happened
Accrued $20k CC debt during college, business failed, had to close it down
What I wish I knew
"Investing in business wasn't worth ignoring debt"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't ignore debt, it will only get worse"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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