Debt First: Prioritize and Conquer

This chapter explores the importance of prioritizing debt repayment over investing, using a listener's financial situation as a case study. The speakers provide a compelling argument for focusing on eliminating high-interest debt and establishing an emergency fund to reduce financial stress and promote recovery.

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George Kamel and Dr. John Delony answer your questions and discuss:

"How do I best use cash I receive from a settlement?"
"My grandfather's inheritance wishes go against the Baby Steps"
"Should we live with my in-laws in order to be included in their will?"
"Should I build a large house to accommodate family that we're no estranged from?"
"I'm $600k in debt and drowning. How do I start paying this off?"
"I'm upside down on a car that needs serious repairs. What should I do?"
"How do I stop investing while paying off debt?"
"My husband thinks if I take a part time job it will set a bad example to our kids"
"Should we use our Roth IRA to pay off our house?"

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