When It’s Time to Focus on Investing Instead of Paying Off Debt

Hear different perspectives on how to pay off debt — and when to stop paying off debt to focus on investing your money. When should you prioritize investing over paying off debt? What are different debt payoff methods to help you become debt-free? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola and NerdWallet debt writer Tiffany Curtis answer a listener’s question about balancing debt payoff and investing. They start by breaking down the debt snowball and debt avalanche methods of paying off debt, then delve into the pros and cons of investing while paying off debt. In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: debt repayment, debt snowball method, debt avalanche method, debt-free life, loan repayment, high-interest car loans, mortgage repayment, strategic repayment, debt payoff strategies, investing vs. debt payoff, loan payoff methods, interest rates, small victories, analytical approach to financial decisions, financial personality, debt motivation, high-interest loans, loan prioritization, mortgage loans, car loans, investment vs. debt, debt repayment tips, debt payoff journey, financial goals, debt payoff plan, interest to investment, financial trajectory, and long-term financial planning. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected]. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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