04-04-2018, 01:48 AM
When did you realize that money is important and that you should save for your future as well as invest? Have your parents helped guide you in the world of money or did you have a friend or family member that helped you through your money journey?
I had to learn everything about money on my own, which honestly I must say I've done well. My parents expected us to know about saving at a young age but never gave us any direction or information on how to save. Because my parents had a lot of money I never understood the true value of money until I moved out and had to make it on my own. My parents may not be the best people but I can say that we always had a roof over our head, food in our stomach and fridge and we were spoiled in the financial aspect.
It has a been a long but very rewarding journey learning about money and how to use it as a tool. When I lived on my own at 16 I still didn't really catch on on how money works because I would just buy things until money ran out and then I'd wait for a pay check. I realized the importance of money when I was homeless going to high school, not being able to concentrate in class because I was so hungry and malnourished and having to walk to and from work (about an hour and a half walk). Since then I've promised myself I'd never be homeless again and develop my money skills.
What about you? When did you realize the importance of money?
I had to learn everything about money on my own, which honestly I must say I've done well. My parents expected us to know about saving at a young age but never gave us any direction or information on how to save. Because my parents had a lot of money I never understood the true value of money until I moved out and had to make it on my own. My parents may not be the best people but I can say that we always had a roof over our head, food in our stomach and fridge and we were spoiled in the financial aspect.
It has a been a long but very rewarding journey learning about money and how to use it as a tool. When I lived on my own at 16 I still didn't really catch on on how money works because I would just buy things until money ran out and then I'd wait for a pay check. I realized the importance of money when I was homeless going to high school, not being able to concentrate in class because I was so hungry and malnourished and having to walk to and from work (about an hour and a half walk). Since then I've promised myself I'd never be homeless again and develop my money skills.
What about you? When did you realize the importance of money?