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#RI-69a90c31·2 months ago·
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Sell car to save $570/mo car payment

Sold car, bought beater, saved $570/mo, used funds to pay off debt and rebuild credit

What I wish I knew
"Refinancing options may have improved with better credit"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider short-term sacrifices for long-term financial goals"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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