Paying debt vs. investing

Should you use your extra money to pay down debt or put into an investment? Generally, it’s advisable to invest only if the return on investment would exceed your cost of debt. Explore how your rate of return could compare to your cost of debt, taking taxes into account.

Additional amount saved by paying debt

$ 979

  • Estimated cost of debt avoided: $ 17,262
  • Estimated amount earned from investment: $ 16,283
24 %

Debt

5 years
10 %
Yes

Investment

8 %
Yes
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