Should I Save or Pay Off Debt?

In Episode 60 of the Real Life Planning Podcast,  host Vekevia Tillman-Jones, CFP®, MBA, helps aspiring real estate investors decide: Should I save or pay off debt first? If you're balancing credit cards, student loans, and the dream of buying your first rental property, this episode offers clear guidance on how to prioritize your finances while building toward your goals.This week on Real Life Planning Podcast:💡When it makes sense to prioritize saving over debt repayment—and vice versa [00:01:13]💡Why high-interest debt can derail your investment plans [00:02:14]💡Smart strategies for building an emergency fund without falling behind on debt [00:04:27]💡Hybrid approaches to balancing savings and debt payoff for long-term success [00:09:58]💡How your financial decisions now affect your readiness to buy real estate [00:10:58] Connect with Real Life Planning:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reallifeplanningLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-life-planningX: https://x.com/cynthiameyer_ff​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rentalpropertyclub/Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/reallifeplanningEmail: [email protected]  About the Real Life Planning PodcastHosts Cynthia Meyer and Vekevia Tillman-Jones explore practical steps for real estate investors to build financial freedom and make working for someone else optional.The ReaL Life Planning Podcast  is for educational purposes only. None of the information discussed is intended as investment, tax, accounting, or legal advice, nor as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or as an endorsement of any company, security, fund, real property, or other securities or non-securities offering. Real Life Planning, LLC is an Investment Advisor registered with the States of New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, and California. All views, expressions, and opinions included in this communication are subject to change. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation to buy, hold or sell any financial instrument or investment advisory services. Any information provided has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, or completeness of, any description of securities, markets or developments mentioned. Our current disclosure brochure, Form ADV Part 2, is available for your review upon request, and on our website, REALLIFEPLANNING.COM.