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#RI-69a82a95·4 months ago·
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“Used emergency fund for used car purchase”

Pulled from emergency fund to buy used car for new job

What I wish I knew
"Emergency fund usage long-term impact"
If I could tell you one thing
"Save for unexpected expenses"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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