I was taught financial literacy at a young age, but I still ended up with credit card debt. My problem was emotional spending.

• 03/12/2025, 4:21 PM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Alejandra Rojas

When I was just 7 years old, I sat beside my dad while he sorted through client statements, receipts, and invoices. He explained things to me as he worked, such as what an expense was, how a balanced budget worked, and what an invoice meant.