That was kind of my story too. My parents taught me nothing about financial management (and that attitude is reflected in their lives today). They told me to sign on the dotted line. I had never supported myself before and none of it seemed real or important at that age. paisleypark4 said:
My parents NEVER talked about us owning anything in the future....at the time they didnt. Didnt teach me and my brother about credit at ALL.
I left home about 19 and didnt know what it meant to have a bill 'go into collections'...I had to learn this all by myself. Indeed it made me stronger and wiser to have to go through the trials and tribulations...so I can tell others no not go the route I did...
Living cheaply and moderatley is actually the way you are supposed to live, so much of us get caught up on wanting MORE when there is no need for it. I just dont want to live like that for 10 years straight, and miss out on life in my 30's. | |
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I'm glad I don't have student loans. Freakin credit card debt is bad enough. Hope to have that all cleared soon enough. |
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