EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 20 MIN
“I Wish I Knew This at 25” — Young Adult Money Mistakes (Ep 187)
from My Retirement Clarity with Lee Perkins · host Lee Perkins
Meet with us: http://talkwithjlp.com 📚 Looking for more financial education? Check out 👉 http://myretirementclarity.com If you want unfiltered financial advice, don’t just read a book, scroll the comments. Spend five minutes on Reddit or YouTube, and you’ll find people being brutally honest about what they wish they had done differently with money. Today, Lee breaks down some of the biggest financial regrets younger adults face and why small decisions early in life can quietly shape your future. The earlier you recognize these habits, the easier it becomes to build confidence, flexibility, and long-term financial stability. Here’s what we discuss in today’s show: 💸 Start Early: Compounding rewards consistency 💳 Credit Card Trap: Minimum payments create long-term debt 🏦 Too Much “Safety”: Inflation quietly erodes cash 🎁 401(k) Match: Free money gets ignored 🧭 No Real Plan: Lifestyle creep steals opportunity Want to set up a meeting with us? Visit us here: http://talkwithjp.com Get more financial education at http://myretirementclarity.com
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