Basics

Debt

Debt is money owed to creditors. In personal finance, it includes mortgages, credit cards, and loans. In investing, companies with high debt may be riskier. Reducing high-interest debt often beats investing.

Example

Credit card at 20% APR: pay it off before investing.

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