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#RI-69a83f75·4 months ago·
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“Paid off $14k in credit card debt, built $1,000 emergency fund”

Paid off most debt, but still struggling with final $3,200 and maintaining emergency fund

What I wish I knew
"Prioritized debt repayment earlier"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider focusing on debt repayment before building savings"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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