Introducing the “I’m 18, What Should I Be Doing with Money?” Series

March 1st, 2010 Posted in High School, Personal Finance 101


Today is my 18th birthday. This birthday is arguably the most important one yet. I’ll finally be an adult! But as Spider-Man’s Uncle Ben cautions: “With great power, comes great responsibility.” When finances are concerned, this adage is especially important.

Eighteen is the age where you’re allowed to smoke, chew tobacco, buy pornography, and make financial decisions on your own. The 1st three were tempting choices, but I’ve decided to focus on the last one. When you turn 18, you have the freedom to make almost any decision relating to money that you choose. These choices can be good, bad, and downright ugly. I thought a series explaining the best money moves to make when you’re 18 would be really beneficial to a lot of people.

Check back later today for the first post: Grow Up

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