Should you pay off all your non-mortgage debt before you begin investing? It's an approach popularized by Dave Ramsey. It's also one of the worst financial decisions you can make. In this video that's part of the Invest with Confidence series, you'll learn why.

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RBS 012: Should You Invest or Pay Off Debt? Yes!