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#RI-6a0e9d0e·6 months ago·
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“Financed a $30K HVAC system at 9.99% interest.”
What Actually Happened
After aggressively paying off all my debt, my central air system failed. I felt pressured and financed a new $30K system at a high interest rate, which jeopardized my adoption fund.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had known to get multiple quotes and check with my insurance before signing a contract under pressure."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"For major home repairs, always get multiple quotes and don't rush into a high-interest financing deal."
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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