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You owe 18 percent on a credit card and want to invest. What is generally better?

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  1. Invest first, pay later
  2. Pay off the high-interest card first
  3. Ignore the card

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  1. Investor.gov: Pay off credit cards or other high-interest debt www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/investing-basics/save-and-invest/pay-credit-cards-or-other-high-interest Checked 2026-10-10.

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