Spending your money
The best thing to do with your money during a recession is to pay off your credit card debt.
Paying off a credit card that charges 18% interest is equivalent to getting an 18% return on investment. You may not get that from most other investments during a recession.
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Manage your Debt wisely
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Things To Do Before Focusing On Building Wealth
- Create a budget and stick to it
- Pay off your debt – especially high-interest credit card debt
- Learn how to save money to cover unplanned expenses
- After establishing an emergency fund and becoming debt-free, go all-in on building wealth!
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