FINANCIAL ADVICE for 18 year olds and young adults

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  • Опубликовано: 30 ноя 2024

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  • @MaMa-qh4dy
    @MaMa-qh4dy 3 года назад +113

    Best tip at ANY age: “Discern between “wants”and real “needs”

  • @janebaker4912
    @janebaker4912 3 года назад +37

    The things I've done in my twenties set me up for my thirties.
    I'm so happy I was frugal and invested

    • @ylangylang1088
      @ylangylang1088 2 года назад +1

      Can you elaborate on that?

    • @janebaker4912
      @janebaker4912 2 года назад +5

      @@ylangylang1088 sure!
      Saved.
      Got an education.
      Lived within my means.
      Invested in property when I could.
      All was hard work, but now paying off

  • @o8ashes8o
    @o8ashes8o 3 года назад +20

    Rich Dad Poor Dad has led me through the best internet rabbit hole I’ve ever stumbled across. I read it last week & now with videos like yours, I have so many ideas and new goals.

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2  3 года назад +3

      Yes!! Love to hear this!

  • @stayhappylittlemermaid
    @stayhappylittlemermaid 3 года назад +38

    Don't be in such a rush to figure everything out. Embrace the unknown and let your life surprise you. 🦋🦋🦋💜💜💜

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2  3 года назад +2

      love this!

  • @CanaryValens
    @CanaryValens 3 года назад +20

    The teenagers and young 20 year olds that watch this are going to be in a winning position when they get older. There really wasn't anything like this around when I was 18 if you grew up around poor ppl you were just going to have the same mindset about money as them.

    • @Aubatron
      @Aubatron 3 года назад +1

      Hopefully, but probably not for most. Most people are pretty intelligent, but intelligence means nothing at all when your decisions are made by emotions and impulses. Western society is built around consumerism, debt, expensive trips, and buying expensive things is so normalized, people feel like everyone around them is doing it, so they deserve these things too. It's almost like an illness, and a few RUclips videos unfortunately probably wont change someone's mentality. Hopefully it helps some, though.

  • @edgarcia8577
    @edgarcia8577 3 года назад +21

    Great tips for young adults. I will share my experience when going to college & living with my father. I still had to get a job and contribute financially. Not because my dad needed the money, but because he said it creates that sense of responsibility within me. Also helped with chores around the house.

    • @bsrk3170
      @bsrk3170 2 года назад

      I did this too. Then saved the $ and gave it to them when they were starting out on their own. They didn’t know I was doing it and were very grateful.

  • @DrJessicaLouie
    @DrJessicaLouie 3 года назад +32

    Great advice to start young and invest in your financial well-being as early as possible. My family talked openly about finances to plan for college and it helped a lot as we paid off a HUGE student loan bill from graduate schools.

    • @howtoadultschool
      @howtoadultschool 3 года назад +2

      For sure! My parents gave me a bit of a financial education before I started university and it helped me out SO much over the years! Made it possible to start getting ahead early and I'll always be grateful for that information.

  • @awags702
    @awags702 2 года назад +6

    They need to show this video at schools. Such great advice, thank you!

  • @vulpixelful
    @vulpixelful 3 года назад +7

    Look at Ivy League schools if you are from a low-income family and have the grades + extracurriculars. They have very generous scholarships (sometimes can be a full ride) and good student loan repayment assistance that supplements any government repayment program. Also, some brands/cars depreciate less than others. As with everything, do your own research.

  • @donmcmullen72
    @donmcmullen72 3 года назад +4

    Get a job AND a side hustle. Not sure I've heard that given as advice to young people before. It certainly should be. Jobs change and sometimes go away. Job markets get tight. An ongoing side hustle can, at the least, keep cash coming in when you need it most. It can even turn into something more, as it has for many. Unlike an emergency fund, it won't run out after 3 to 6 months. Great advice!

  • @AlexsMoneyBehaviours
    @AlexsMoneyBehaviours 3 года назад +12

    Great advice. I have a similar video for 20-29 years old. It's key to get on top of your finances when you're young.

    • @howtoadultschool
      @howtoadultschool 3 года назад +1

      It's so important to start young! I wish we learned this stuff before we graduated. Just the basics, but imagine how much different the world would be with better financial literacy!

  • @robertrussell5957
    @robertrussell5957 3 года назад +2

    The Roth suggestion is right on. Not many even know about it.
    Good job.

  • @lydiamarendes7554
    @lydiamarendes7554 3 года назад +10

    Thank you Erika,
    This is really good information for even for people in their 50s and 60s. Points well taken. Well update you on our progress. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

  • @anonhooman1067
    @anonhooman1067 3 года назад +1

    Just watched your video, why did you left your job that's really really important for me I'm so thankful that you provided me this insight.
    Now this , just pure gold, just turned 21 last week. This I what I wanted right now.

  • @christianmorrison164
    @christianmorrison164 3 года назад +11

    This is great stuff. I will be sharing this with my daughter who is in her freshman year of college.

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2  3 года назад +1

      Thank you!

  • @rainysaturdaycreative
    @rainysaturdaycreative 3 года назад +2

    Now we need a video for 53 year old spend thrifts who are tired of their irresponsible selves. I have been binging your videos. So appreciative for these.

  • @flowerbombjones
    @flowerbombjones 3 года назад +5

    Instead of college try apprenticeships, vocational training, trade schools, internships, government programs, etc. It's better to have hands-on or professional experience.

  • @pedrozatravel
    @pedrozatravel 3 года назад +8

    Good advice, wish they would have taught this when I was 18.

  • @viclucy-personalfinanceinv7533
    @viclucy-personalfinanceinv7533 3 года назад +1

    I totally agree with you Erika, I also did not learn anything about finance in school but I decided to learn financial literacy myself. I also moved out of my home right after high school and was forced to learn to be independent and be good with money. Now, after years of trying to figure things out for myself financially and making mistakes along the way, I am able to live very comfortably and have continued to buy assets and build my portfolio

  • @mikeh8388
    @mikeh8388 2 года назад +1

    I sent this to my little sis. Thank you for the tips.

  • @Erika2
    @Erika2  3 года назад +1

    If you're above age 18 - what financial advice would you give to your 18 year old self?
    Thank you for watching! Follow me on IG: erikankullberg

  • @DrJustininJapan
    @DrJustininJapan 3 года назад +9

    There are so many HIGHLY PRACTICAL TIPS one after another!! Thank you Erika! I couldn't agree more that higher education is not for everyone. I think this is true now more than ever. As someone who has many degrees from top schools, many of my peers that I graduated with are sill struggling to make it financially because of heavy student loan debt; while my friends who started their own businesses or TAUGHT THEMSELVES trade skills are now in a much better financial situation. I believe there is a lot of truth to Elon Musk's words when he said "college is basically for fun and not for learning."

    • @DrJustininJapan
      @DrJustininJapan 3 года назад +1

      And Erika, I love the new background:) But I'm colorblind. So I'm not sure if that is a lime or lemon tree next to you, lol

  • @erikainthesky
    @erikainthesky 3 года назад +5

    from one erika to another, THANK YOU :)

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Erika!

  • @tamdsms
    @tamdsms 3 года назад +6

    Best book I ever read on buying a car: "Don't Get Taken Every Time: The Ultimate Guide to Buying (new / used) or Leasing a Car, in the Showroom or on the Internet," by Remar Sutton. Through six editions, this invaluable tool by Public Enemy #1 of the car dealers? (The Washington Post) has remained the definitive guide on buying or leasing a new or used vehicle. Completely updated, "Don't Get Taken Every Time" takes readers inside the world of the auto business itself. It exposes hundreds of tricks some dealers use to separate unwary customers from their money. Sutton alerts people to dealer scams on the Internet, tampering with credit ratings, and more. From negotiating to financing, the step-by-step techniques offered here make any car shopper a savvy purchaser. Enjoy!

  • @sitishalihah8138
    @sitishalihah8138 3 года назад +3

    Watching this at 17

  • @PieceOfThePieWithTy
    @PieceOfThePieWithTy 3 года назад +2

    Great Tips for RUclipsrs!!

  • @drbryant23
    @drbryant23 3 года назад +4

    I have never understood why basic accounting (essentially just understanding financial statements and cash flow concepts) and an introduction to finance are not part of a core curriculum for college in the United States. It would make it much easier for people to make informed investment decisions.

  • @PieceOfThePieWithTy
    @PieceOfThePieWithTy 3 года назад +7

    Great Tips for the Youth Also!! I wish I hadn't spent Soo much on clothes, shoes, Rims, Grills and other things just to be seen. The Earlier the Youth realize it's not about impressing others the more Money they will have in their pockets. Great Video Erika!!

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2  3 года назад +1

      Well said!

  • @dravonwalker2352
    @dravonwalker2352 3 года назад +16

    I’m setting up my niece with Roth IRA to match her contribution and actively teach her financial literacy. If my own parents had taught me this, I might not have ended up in bankruptcy.

    • @howtoadultschool
      @howtoadultschool 3 года назад +1

      Wow good for you! Your niece is a lucky girl to have someone who can teach her this stuff :)

  • @lanaava
    @lanaava 3 года назад +2

    Right… when I used to work in bank… I heard people say that all the time … My real money… vs their credit card…

  • @JonathanSorunke
    @JonathanSorunke 3 года назад +3

    These are some really good tips! Great video Erika!

  • @pamhop5831
    @pamhop5831 3 года назад

    Thx for these great tips! This old lady 👵🏽 appreciates you! It’s never too late!
    I plan to share this video with my family and friends!♥️✅✅✅

  • @slugtothechest
    @slugtothechest 3 года назад +2

    This is perfect timing, the subject of credit cards and saving just came up with my kid brother!

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2  3 года назад +1

      Yay!! :) Your kid brother is lucky to have you guide him through these things!

    • @slugtothechest
      @slugtothechest 3 года назад

      @@Erika2 Thank you!

  • @antoinettew6958
    @antoinettew6958 3 года назад +1

    This video was very insightful! Thank you! ❤️

  • @jeffreyjacob387
    @jeffreyjacob387 3 года назад +6

    The reason we are all there is that the current financial system is outdated

    • @carledmund7269
      @carledmund7269 3 года назад

      Yes everyone knows what make sense to them

  • @Kuruflower
    @Kuruflower 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this. Really well done, and not spoken about much.

  • @alvaroballon7133
    @alvaroballon7133 3 года назад +5

    Me watching this at 33 🤡🤡🤡

  • @tomoconnor9502
    @tomoconnor9502 3 года назад +2

    yes ericka, what is new is not necessarily better, that is an illusion; sometimes it is instead the older, not the new. how was your trip leaving japan? is that a real lemon tree in the backround? and also keeping up with joneses is also not better. and your point about whether you need it? half of the time you don't at all. you just are living under an illusion that you do, but really you don't need half of what you have. and it looks like you've gotten rid of a lot of stuff you don't need too. good for you. and yes indeed the world is very fragile and unpredictable, that is nothing new under the sun either. you are one smart cookie, erika. hope your new place to live you like. You have a lot of interesting points, thanks for sharing with the world. and your point about new cars? don't necessarily agree with you on that one, cause you have to admit a new car is different than a used one. Siyonara. tom o'connor :)

  • @InvestingNerd
    @InvestingNerd 3 года назад +6

    Such an important topic Erika! 🤟🏽

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2  3 года назад +1

      Wish I would've known at 18 :D

  • @anthony777-7
    @anthony777-7 2 года назад

    This is gold girl. Thanks

  • @AveryHeilbron
    @AveryHeilbron 3 года назад +1

    Great tips Erika! Your channel is really taking off. Great work!

  • @regieds
    @regieds 3 года назад +3

    I wish I opened a Roth IRA at 18 when I started working :(

  • @timwindsor03
    @timwindsor03 3 года назад

    Awesome video ERIKA. How is Barcelona treating you? Always a pleasure seeing you. Thanks for sharing. Keep the incredible content coming. Hope you have an incredible weekend. Much love

  • @ifeomaozoede.
    @ifeomaozoede. 3 года назад +2

    Love this! I really needed to hear this.

  • @katiepop3442
    @katiepop3442 3 года назад +1

    Im using these tips @ 43

  • @Omikoshi78
    @Omikoshi78 3 года назад

    Love the faux bonsai tree

  • @Jimmyyy5
    @Jimmyyy5 3 года назад +7

    I learned how to think analytically and historically in college. I also learned how to learn. These are important lifelong skills.

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2  3 года назад +5

      Absolutely :)

    • @johnnyt9405
      @johnnyt9405 3 года назад +1

      Humans have learned and still learn to think analytically and historically outside of college.

  • @kirstenbowe5980
    @kirstenbowe5980 2 года назад

    Could you do a video where you go more in depth about pros and cons of credit cards? Trying to find which one to open has been rough!

  • @Speshelb
    @Speshelb 2 года назад

    Love this video. My daughter will be watching this more than once lol.

  • @seeun_der74
    @seeun_der74 3 года назад +1

    This video is so valuable ❤

  • @AdamaNimagaR
    @AdamaNimagaR 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! Erika as always

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Adama!

  • @moderndayhighpriestess
    @moderndayhighpriestess 3 года назад +1

    What microphone are you using? It sounds good.

  • @khronos2782
    @khronos2782 2 года назад

    Hello. I was trying to find a video where you talked about how to deal with medical emergency bills.. Questions. Within how long after been at the emergency room the hospital start reporting to the credit bureau? To avoid late payments ..Thanks for your content.

  • @sunmaw108
    @sunmaw108 3 года назад +2

    Independence during COVID? Hell nah. I’d rather stay with my parents lol.

  • @slprn67
    @slprn67 3 года назад +1

    Great information as usual.

    • @slprn67
      @slprn67 3 года назад

      @Eřîka kúllbêřg-------RUclips• • subbed a few months back and has been sharing your videos to my children who are about your age and to my relatives as well. Take care always and more power to you. If possible, can you make a video on life insurance policies? What's your thoughts on the subject. Thank you.

  • @ietsbram
    @ietsbram 3 года назад +2

    gotta mention half your stuff is USA only, ''building your credit score'' would be a huge mistake where I'm from

    • @eatpigsnot
      @eatpigsnot 3 года назад

      a high credit score is a huge mistake everywhere. the best credit score is zero because you never borrow money

  • @RiverDogRun
    @RiverDogRun 2 года назад

    No one becomes rich by being frugal; no one becomes poor by being generous.

  • @israelflores5581
    @israelflores5581 3 года назад

    Adsolully learnig skills to go out in the world and hello krika kulberg

  • @frizela5010
    @frizela5010 3 года назад

    Thank you Erica!!

  • @marialuizabuss9818
    @marialuizabuss9818 2 года назад

    You are amazing. That's it.

  • @mikahong
    @mikahong 2 года назад

    Idgaf abt the latest whatever then and now. Some things you just get right the first time.

  • @WoodlyneYah
    @WoodlyneYah 3 года назад

    Thank you!! I need this!!

  • @PierceJPeterson
    @PierceJPeterson 3 года назад +3

    Great (non) financial advice! 😃

  • @MyraGrefaldia
    @MyraGrefaldia 2 года назад

    Currently used. Are are just as expensive as a brand new car. Has your advice changed?

  • @sincerelysandi
    @sincerelysandi 3 года назад +1

    My question….is she reading off of a screen? Very well said.

  • @geraldminor2681
    @geraldminor2681 3 года назад

    great advice

  • @Greenrivers14
    @Greenrivers14 3 года назад

    Thanks mom!

  • @Helthurian
    @Helthurian 3 года назад +7

    Woah woah woah, this is offensive to American culture. We need to consume consume consume to feed corporations profits. If not, the poor things will starve. Lol

  • @travisbonzpiercy2660
    @travisbonzpiercy2660 3 года назад

    Hey Erika love the article on you in business insider. I all ready knew most of it from following you here but did learn some new stuff. Your definitely a beautiful interesting woman so it makes it a great read. I have always wanted to start my own channel and I checked out the site with all 15 segments 90plus lessons and it’s something I think I need to just take the plunge and go for it. Like you I would be uncomfortable but would get thru it once I can learn the ins and outs. Also why don’t you have a Twitter listed on your social stuff???

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2  3 года назад +1

      Hi Travis! My Twitter is erikakullberg but I don’t really use it. RUclips is amazing-if you want to start a channel, I highly encourage you to! Stay consistent and have fun :)

    • @travisbonzpiercy2660
      @travisbonzpiercy2660 3 года назад

      Ok thanks I just figured you would use it as part of your channels promotion. I’ll def follow you there and your other socials and I think I will start my own but honestly wanna go thru what you offer before so I do it right and don’t have to go back and fix or change anything I might have done wrong. Just want to be able to hit the ground running.

  • @dreammeaname
    @dreammeaname 3 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @oeao2841
    @oeao2841 3 года назад

    Can you tell us thr best way to check credit score? And which apps are the best

    • @13481
      @13481 2 года назад

      Credit carma

  • @darshan9889
    @darshan9889 3 года назад

    thanks a lot ♥

  • @MissMarieGrows
    @MissMarieGrows 3 года назад +2

    Advice for adults in their mid-40’s??

  • @oeao2841
    @oeao2841 3 года назад

    Can I ask you something? Will all this school and work you've done and do...have you had any fun in life? In Econ class my professor said with "with every you're giving up something" with all this schooling and work what have u given up?

  • @CasContents
    @CasContents 3 года назад

    Thanks Erika!!!

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2  3 года назад +1

      Thank you!!

    • @CasContents
      @CasContents 3 года назад

      @@Erika2 So happy to see your channel doing so well

  • @arieldiaz2690
    @arieldiaz2690 3 года назад

    but isn't the 'network with people more successful than you' and 'don't be the smartest person in the room' contradictory? If the successful people also take your advice, why would they talk to someone "lesser" than them... In real life, there's zero to none utility for more successful people to talk to lesser ones and they just won't respond ... (which is the norm when you just cold handedly message someone on linkedin for a 'coffee chat')

  • @jangalano
    @jangalano 2 года назад

    Thumbs Up 👍👍

  • @rogerdodger9229
    @rogerdodger9229 3 года назад

    Be carful what your read... cause it like if I eat at Mcdonald every day... it will make me gain weight and be unhealthy... Books are the same way.. You brain will be unhealthy in investing... My first book I would recommend is called "the richest man in Babylon". The first edition came out in 1926.....

  • @Cobropta
    @Cobropta 3 года назад +2

    Article title: "FINANCIAL ADVICE for 18 year olds and young adults"
    Disclaimer statement: "This video, and the ideas presented in it, are for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as financial or legal advice."
    lol

    • @indigo_died6910
      @indigo_died6910 3 года назад +2

      She could be sued if she doesn't put the disclaimer lol

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2  3 года назад +3

      LOL :) you nailed it

  • @ThanhTLam1
    @ThanhTLam1 3 года назад

    save money and buy stocks is my short advice lol

  • @VedicAstrology101
    @VedicAstrology101 2 года назад

    Read “outwitting the devil by Napoleon hill” to get a better understanding from rich dad poor dad I PROMISE

  • @walii777
    @walii777 2 года назад

    Just don't buy a used mattress🤔

  • @goalcrypto8653
    @goalcrypto8653 3 года назад

    Dont buy dogecoin only cardano

  • @RiverDogRun
    @RiverDogRun 2 года назад

    I attract the best friends completely naked. They like the way I am, not what I wear.

  • @Healthandwealthwithadri
    @Healthandwealthwithadri 3 года назад

    awesome video! I actually did a similar video on my channel like this ❤️❤️

  • @RandyLy
    @RandyLy 3 года назад +1

    I know this has nothing to do with the video, but I like the little orange tree in the background.🙂

    • @Erika2
      @Erika2  3 года назад

      Thank you!!

    • @josephjones836
      @josephjones836 3 года назад

      Randy , love ur content bro.

    • @RandyLy
      @RandyLy 3 года назад

      @@josephjones836 Thanks! Fancy meeting you here haha

  • @zeevradolf7613
    @zeevradolf7613 3 года назад

    💙💙💚💜

  • @nextlevel9063
    @nextlevel9063 3 года назад

    Cute and smart😊

  • @youarehere1251
    @youarehere1251 3 года назад

    I wish you're my daughter. 🤤

    • @sierradenae579
      @sierradenae579 2 года назад

      That’s very weird and creepy to say that and then use the lusty emoji 🤔

  • @debrafuller5693
    @debrafuller5693 3 года назад +1

    Such B.S. about school not teaching about budgeting! You were too busy with your friends and crammed courses! Totally B.S.

    • @goblinunleashed7346
      @goblinunleashed7346 2 года назад

      Ok but how do you know? And what’s wrong with spending some time with friends? I bet you’re just salty you don’t have any : D