Pay Off Debt Above 8% Before Investing – But Take the 401(k) Match First

The Quick Take
Before you weigh paying off debt against investing, collect your full 401(k) match. Then let each debt’s after-tax interest rate decide. Pay off any debt charging more than about 8% first, invest while you pay debt under 4% on schedule, and split your extra cash when a rate lands in between. Source
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