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#RI-6ab0b04e·6 months ago·
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Lookback: 10 years

Use 401k to pay credit cards

Got stuck in revolving credit card debt for 10 years

What I wish I knew
"Considered alternatives before using 401k"
If I could tell you one thing
"Create a budget and avoid using credit cards"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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