“Use settlement for savings and investments”

Item: Use settlement for savings and investments
Rating: 5
Author: u_badankadank

What Actually Happened

I received a settlement after a car accident. I'm considering putting it towards savings and investments.

What I wish I knew

"I wish I had considered taking out the high-interest debt first."

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Consider taking out high-interest debt before investing a large sum of money."

Regret Index

5/10

Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.

SettledMixedSevere

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financial Category

1,609

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13%

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