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Paying Off Debt and a Missed Opportunity

Reader Stories: What Was Your Biggest Financial Mistake in 2009?

From patel

My biggest mistake 

Did not sell my business and borrowed money on credit card.

How it affected my finances 

Business prices went down to more than 60-75 % and total business income decline to negative cash flow. Lost customer to new competitor and every body is suffering. Daily sales and customers declining to spend the money on restaurant lunch and family dinner.

Lessons Learned 

  • Sell at the opportunity and have a savings plan. Pay off debt ASAP.

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