@moneyafterthirty: If more than 1/3 of adults can’t manage a $400 emergency, does saving or paying down debt make the most sense? #creatorsearchinsights #moneymindset #PersonalFinance #financialliteracy #debtpayoff

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maddiepaysdebt
Just Maddie :
Struggling with this decision now!
2026-09-28 13:01:22
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jazzyj2k20
Jasmine :
I do both.
2026-09-25 11:50:43
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toddy.irvin
HotToddy :
I definitely understand what you’re saying. I’m a single mother. I pay what I can pay towards my debt but my MAIN focus as a single mom with no other assistance, is building my emergency fund.
2026-09-25 12:45:01
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thesunshinejourney
Sunshine Journey :
Save for an emergency , then pay off debt asap
2026-09-26 05:01:25
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cookie232388
Leah's cleaning :
This!! 🙄 its always the monthly struggle 🤦‍♀️
2026-10-21 12:57:37
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cieracareersadvic
CieraCareersAdvice :
Love how you explain it. This is what I needed to hear. I want to pay it off but I’m trying to be smart about it
2026-10-15 18:49:18
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gothicvampirina
carlee 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤 :
I absolutely love that you mentioned asking yourself ,”what does my financial situation need from me right now” 🫶🏼
2026-09-25 20:20:21
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shemasmoneytips
Moneytips_withShe :
Thank you for personalizing this! When ppl talk about this they give this cookie cutter path and that doesn’t work for everyone.
2026-10-06 04:12:31
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shel_826
199006615 :
I’m doing both i just cut back on other things along the way
2026-10-17 04:14:45
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sisterlovafriend75
sisterlovafriend75 :
Me over here trying to do both 🙄
2026-10-07 00:47:06
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andray.ah
Andrea :
I think it’s nice to do both. For example once your debt is paid off you have some savings and it doesn’t feel like you’re starting from the bottom. Psychologically it feels like “cool, reset”.
2026-10-10 18:47:45
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wv_jeepguy3
JcBc🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 :
I do both
2026-09-28 13:12:20
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thekorraeffect
The Korra Effect 🪄💜 :
Yeah we actually have to live too
2026-09-25 14:48:24
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dapowerranger
BlueRanger :
Just hit 500 in emergency savings and I must admit it is nice to have it there
2026-10-10 01:01:38
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geaann48
geaann48 :
Save money first
2026-09-26 01:17:03
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rica.stay.smiling
Rica stay smiling :
I’m so glad you addressed this question. You explained it very well. This is a strategy. I am also currently working on.
2026-09-29 23:35:22
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zonedout828
Fleur :
l do both. l have to have a savings.
2026-09-25 22:50:35
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gqdee80
Gqdee :
Both emergency fund and paying down debt is important. The critical part is making a manageable attainable plan and sticking to it. Know when you will be out of debt if you can stick to the plan.
2026-10-02 23:02:41
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donniealldafferl
Donnie :
sometimes little extra cash plus peace of mind gives you the momentum you need ... b u !
2026-09-26 06:24:22
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tiffany.rose649
Tiffany Rose🇨🇦🌈 :
I'm doing both, now that I've lowered my monthly expenses and I'm just renting a room, I have a lot of extra money to put towards debt and savings,$200 of every paycheck goes towards my savings, I also started a side gig and 50% of that goes into a separate savings account, and I've decided to put $1,000 a month toward one of my debts that I'd like to start with first, which will be 500 per paycheck
2026-09-29 18:26:01
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tierradarshell
Tierra Darshell 🤍🖤 :
Good info!
2026-10-15 16:20:41
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shellz9079
@lashonmcqueen116mars :
I've did both!!
2026-10-11 15:56:32
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themomshiftwithmamalina
themomshiftwithmamalina :
Well said. I stopped paying more when I can make money online to put towards groceries and bills
2026-10-13 17:32:42
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_melanated
Stephanie Jones2245 :
Both.
2026-10-07 06:35:40
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coachdonna216
Next Level Volleyball :
Well said! I was just thinking this like Yaee I paid off some debt but my ER fund is looking like if something happens I may have to use a credit card then I’ll be back in the cycle so that’s for this video it help me figure it out for me
2026-09-26 00:19:38
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