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oversimplify it for me: the correct order of investing
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great questions -- the fact that you're thinking about it is what's most important. i think a priority should be maximizing any employer match in your 401(k) because it's free money. second would be paying off high interest debt because it's a big expense. everything else is a matter of setting good financial habits so i think the order of importance will vary from person to person. (that's why i ordered the priorities the way i did: employer matching is the easiest way to get more income with no additional work, and paying down high-interest debt is the best way to lower your long-term expenses.) after that, continue to maximize your income and savings, and be frugal with your expenses. avoid debt. take a vacation once in a while, too!
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