Personal Finance: Saving for a House vs. Paying Off Credit Card Debt

A personal finance query addresses whether it's advisable to save for a house while carrying $1,000 in credit card debt, given a monthly surplus of $200 after expenses.

25 Mar, 19:18 — 25 Mar, 19:18

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I have $1,000 in credit-card debt. Is it OK to save for a house instead of paying it off?

“Usually after I’ve covered all my expenses for the month (rent, groceries, etc.) I have $200 left.”

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