# 3579: [Part 1] 7 Personal Finance Lessons I Wish Everyone Learned in High School by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents

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Published: 2026-05-31T07:05:00+00:00
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3579: Jeff Rose highlights the money lessons most people never learned in school but desperately need in adulthood, from understanding credit cards and budgeting to harnessing the power of compound interest. His practical examples show how small financial decisions early in life can shape long-term wealth, helping listeners avoid common mistakes and build smarter money habits from the start. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/7-personal-finance-lessons-wish-everyone-learned-high-school/ Quotes to ponder: “Credit can be a useful tool when you’re paying it back every month. However, interest on credit can work against you when you carry a heavy balance.” “As a financial advisor, I’ve seen far too many young people run up huge credit card balances early when they don’t have a good understanding of how credit works.” “We need students to not only understand the power of compounding but to know how to take advantage when they can.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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