Absolutely. I went to a beautiful high school, so I felt that the only option was to go to college. I went to a four -year state university and graduated early in the six months. I received a small scholarship, my grandmother paid for my first half and then my parents paid for the rest and I was responsible for paying rent and living costs, working a job while attending school.
Growing up, what kind of conversations did you have for the money? Does your parents train you on finances?
I don’t remember talking too much about the money they grow up, but I remember how cool I thought it was when my mom got on the stock market. He bought some Coca-Cola shares and started watching the financial channel. It was fun to watch her be so excited about her new hobby. At some point in the early 1920s, my mom gave me a Suze Orman book, which was a big initial step towards making smart financial decisions.
What was your first job and why did you get it?
My first job worked in one of my first year of food halls. I was responsible for cleaning the tables and sweeping, as well as for students’ identifiers at the entrance. The money they won in this job went to my tuition tuition.
Are you worried about the money that is growing up?
Little. One thing I remember is looking at my youngest sister when she order something expensive in a restaurant menu. I think it’s because I feel that my parents sometimes spent more than they should have shopping, eat out and get fancy foods like chocolate croissants from a local bakery every Sunday. I was a little worried about the money that was growing up, because even though I felt we were okay for mostly, he sometimes felt we spent too much.
Are you worried about money now?
I’m not just worried, because I’m in a very good position and I’m good savings. However, I hope I did more and had better benefits than work.
At what age became financially responsible for yourself and have a financial security net?
It was a gradual process of paying more expenses, but at college I began to handle my rental and living expenses through a hourly work working in a breakfast restaurant. I stayed in my mom’s insurance until the age of 26 and returned home after college for about six months before moving with my current partner.
Have you ever received passive or hereditary income? If yes, explain.
I don’t, but I have always been generously supported by my parents whenever I needed help. For example, in addition to handling my college tuition fees, they also bought my first car and my first two laptops for me when I was in college.
