Question:
My wife and I have been scrupulous in paying 10% to maaser for some time, however, this maaser has been at the expense of repaying debt for a student loan which we obtained from a family member- What is the priority in repayment, repaying our debt or giving maaser?
Answer:
The priority is to pay off your debts first. You should still give some tzedakah, but the priority is to first take care of debts.
Sources:
Sefer Chasidim 454 brought in Tzedakah Umishpat 1-8.
