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The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save?

Penny Pinchin' Mom

If there is such a clause, you should compare the amount payable to what you are about to save from interest to determine if paying off the debt is an overall gain or loss. Advantages of Saving Despite Debts Building an Emergency Fund Building an emergency savings fund is the top reason to make saving a priority over paying down debt.

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Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This emergency might be one related to a natural disaster, or it might be a financial emergency, such as a job loss. In some cases, you might experience a financial emergency at the same time that you experience a natural disaster. Financial Emergency Preparedness. Water (and method of purification).