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#RI-69a90f16·2 months ago·
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Pulling from small IRA to chip down at CC debt

Tempted to withdraw $2,056 from IRA to chip down at $17,000 credit card debt

What I wish I knew
"Consider alternative debt repayment strategies"
If I could tell you one thing
"Prioritize retirement savings over debt repayment in most cases"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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