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#RI-69b3b80d·3 months ago·
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Using credit cards to fix roof

I used credit cards to fix my house's roof, now I'm dealing with debt

What I wish I knew
"I wish I had saved money for emergencies"
If I could tell you one thing
"Save money for emergencies before taking on debt"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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