FinanceCredit Card Debt
#RI-6a6aff97·8 months ago·
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“Paid off credit card debt using savings”
What Actually Happened
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"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Build emergency fund before paying off high-interest debt"
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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