What’s the most underrated life skill?
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The Most Underrated Life Skill? Balancing a Checkbook!
How many of us were actually shown how to balance a checkbook, keep track of our spending, or understand what we could afford?
We learned math, English, writing, and maybe cooking or typing, depending on the classes we took. But learning how to support ourselves? A lot of that came through trial and error.
How do you look for a job? Rent your first apartment? Plan for bills that arrive before your next paycheck?
And how many of us got that first paycheck and promptly spent it on something exciting that we wanted but didn’t really need? 😂
Even if you never write a check, knowing where your money goes still matters.
I don’t know how widely life skills are taught today, but I hope young people get the chance to learn them before they have to figure everything out the hard way.
What’s one practical skill you wish someone had taught you before you were out on your own?
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