Coverage dated September 24, 2026 to September 27, 2026
Emergency fund vs. paying off debt: Which comes first?
Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
After paying your bill and making your minimum debt payments every month, you’ve got a limited amount of money left and two things competing for it. Save that money in an emergency fund, and you’re building protection while your balances keep accruing interest.
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After paying your bill and making your minimum debt payments every month, you’ve got a limited amount of money left and two things competing for it. Save that money in an emergency fund, and you’re building protection while your balances keep accruing interest.
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