21 Money Lessons I Would Tell My 21-Year-Old Self

There are a lot of things I would do differently if I could go back to when I was 21 years old. In this video, I share 21 money lessons that I would tell my younger self.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro
0:23 - It’s Ok To Look Broke
0:58 - Understand No One Cares
1:39 - Learn To Say “No.”
2:29 - Get Roommates
2:54 - Eating Out? Go Dutch.
3:13 - Don’t Upgrade Your Car For 10 Years
3:44 - Don’t Buy A Home
4:27 - Save Until It Hurts
4:55 - Don’t Finance Anything
5:30 - Read The Terms
5:54 - Don’t Take Financial Advice From A Bank
6:23 - Avoid Insurance Salespeople Like The Plague
6:58 - Be Wary Of Financial Advisors
7:27 - Read One Personal Finance Book A Year
8:06 - Max Roth IRA
8:36 - Contribute 401k to Match
9:16 - Don’t Get Fancy (With Investments)
9:56 - Pursue The Most Competitive Jobs
10:32 - Focus On Skill Over Passion
11:09 - Take On the Hardest Projects
11:38 - Don’t Get Comfortable. Explore.

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.