41. "Do you need a mentor for mathematical common sense?" In response to In response to 15 Mon Sep-14-15 11:16 AM by Mori
I understand that there are intricacies of economics that some people don't learn in the home. But basic math? I have 100 bucks, that thing costs 150 bucks. I need to save my money or go without that thing. I don't see why you need a mentor to tell you how to add and subtract.
Most people with money problems, don't do the simple math of managing their money. Save for the unexpected. Pool resources. Buy a house that you can manage and a car that you can maintenance. I see it all the time. People buy and spend on things that have no value.
Get a job, create a business or find a side hustle that brings in extra cash. I don't think money is that complicated.
Sure white girl Sally has legacy money and a rich family. But my granny was poor, uneducated and cleaned homes. She died with land, money in the bank and insurance policies because she lived within her means. She lived comfortably never having to worry about her next dollar. She only dated/married men who met her half way financially. She didn't have parents to guide her. She used basic math.
Will we be where rich girl Sally is? Maybe not, but do we need to be scraping and begging? Absolutely not.