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personal financeCredit Card Debt
#RI-6a6aff97·7 months ago·
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Paid off credit card debt using savings

Felt happy and proud after paying off debt, but soon experienced crushing anxiety about unexpected events

What I wish I knew
"To consider emergency fund before paying off debt"
If I could tell you one thing
"Build emergency fund before paying off high-interest debt"
0
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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