Saving money is typically one of the biggest things a young adult struggles with. Most of us just set a random amount aside every once and awhile, but this is not very effective. In my senior seminar class, which provides us with information for the real world, a large portion of this class is spent on budgeting. The biggest emphasis is always on saving money.

Do you ever wonder what you want to do after high school? There are many paths you can take after your high school career. Personally, I have set a goal for myself to attend a four year university after high school. There is a lot of preparation into this, such as saving money, getting good grades, and being motivated.

Usually whenever you want something you just ask your parents for money right? It's always super easy because they give you the proper amount to spend without having to worry about saving any. Sadly enough this isn't the way the world works and at some point or another you go through something that makes you realize this.

 Exciting News!  Turn your radio on and tune in on November 18th, 2019 at 8am to  The Q 92.7 FM / 1360 AM when Bryan Flores and Gavin Robinson will be  presenting on their project of teaching their peers about personal finance using digital media.

Personal finance is an important life skill that you want to learn about as soon as you can.  It helps you be more aware of how you spend your money and where it goes. Saving up money can help you in many ways in the future. 

My name is Bryan Flores and today I’ll be sharing my personal finance story. 

At the beginning of my junior year I was presented with the opportunity to continue the “Personal Finance for Students” program that is offered by Rita Van Schoiack, along with three others. This program was started last year by three seniors; Emily Cecil, Kane Sweeney, and Tim Gould.

At a young age, I acquired the name “Stingy Sophie” from my family. My money, I spent rarely, only when I really needed too, and I was absolutely obsessed with saving. Granted, that isn’t standard behavior for a pre-teen but I was the farthest thing from standard. My dad joked about how I took after my Uncle Larry, who worked as an accountant.

        Many young adults do not understand the importance of saving money or even the basic usage of money. Your parents get their money because they are adults and that’s how it works, right? The money you get just comes from your parents, right?