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Is it smart to use savings to pay off a personal loan early?
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I have a personal loan and some savings. Paying it off would feel amazing, but then my emergency fund would be small. What would you do?
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People discuss using savings to pay off a personal loan while keeping enough emergency cash.
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If the loan interest is high, paying extra makes sense. If it is moderate and fixed, maybe split your savings between payoff and cushion.
I would not wipe out the emergency fund. Keep enough to avoid going back into debt if the car breaks or work hours drop.
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