“Should I ask my partner to use her savings to wipe out my credit card debt?”

Item: Should I ask my partner to use her savings to wipe out my credit card debt?
Rating: 8
Author: u/Apprehensive-Dog-325

What Actually Happened

I have $10k in credit card debt and $15k in savings. I'm considering asking my partner to use her savings to pay off the debt.

What I wish I knew

"I wish I had managed my finances better before getting into debt."

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Be honest with your partner about your financial situation and work together to create a budget and payoff plan."

Regret Index

2/10

Positive or neutral outcome.
Would make the same decision again.

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