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Pay Off Debt or Stockpile Cash During This Time of Uncertainty?

Zachary and his wife have $8,700 left to pay off in Baby Step 2 before they’re debt-free. With the chaos and uncertainty of how the coronavirus is going to affect the economy, Zachary asks if it’s best to pause their gazelle intensity or pay it off as planned. Dave shares that in times of uncertainty, it’s wise to push pause on the Baby Steps and pile up cash until the storm clears.

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