# How to Decide Between Paying Off Debt or Building Your Savings | 572

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Podcast: [Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/financial-coaching-for-women-how-to-budget-manage-money-pay-off-debt-save-money-paycheck-plans-3708021)
Published: 2026-05-29T09:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://budgetbesties.com/
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## Resource

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