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#RI-6a0e94a0·6 months ago·
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Considering a personal loan to pay off credit card debt

Accumulated $20,000 in credit card debt over 3 years, struggling to make ends meet

What I wish I knew
"Prioritize debt repayment over credit utilization"
If I could tell you one thing
"Explore all options before taking a personal loan"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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