In this first episode of our four-part financial literacy series, Dad, Hannah, and Maddie discuss the importance of budgeting, how to start creating your budget, and cautions to consider with credit cards.

Episode Details:

1:05 - Dad's knowledge background in financial literacy, and why financial literacy is so important

4:19 - Getting started with building your budget

9:31 - How much can you afford for living expenses?

11:20 - The importance of an emergency fund, and how much money to set aside

12:46 - Credit cards; the good, the bad, and the ugly

19:26 - How your money habits can affect your future (read: credit score)

In case you missed it, download our budgeting spreadsheet here.

Questions? Email us at learnedfromdadpodcast@gmail.com!

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