“Is It Dumb to Prioritize a Vacation While I’m Still in Debt?”
"Is It Dumb to Prioritize a Vacation While I’m Still in Debt?" Hey, r/personalfinance, I’m in a bit of a dilemma. I’m $20k in debt (mostly student loans), and I’ve been grinding hard to pay it off. This year alone, I’ve managed to knock $5k off thanks to a raise and picking up freelance work on weekends. I’ve been proud of my progress, but now I’m stuck between being ‘responsible’ and letting myself live a ...