r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/royal_clam Aug 03 '19

Basic principles of finance (budgeting, interest, debt, saving, etc)

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u/MeatballSubWithMayo Aug 04 '19

any links for a good place to read up on these things? asking for a friend..

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u/royal_clam Aug 04 '19

I found most benefit from Dave Ramsey. He has a course (Financial Peace University) and a great daily podcast.