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Ep 24: Making Cents of Your 20s: Essential Money Advice with Al Zdenek

Ep 24: Making Cents of Your 20s: Essential Money Advice with Al Zdenek

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In this conversation, Abby Thayananthan speaks with Al Zdenek, a wealth advisor, about the importance of personal finance for young adults. They discuss how to define financial success, manage your first paycheck, the significance of emergency funds, and the difference between good and bad debt. Al shares practical advice on credit cards, common financial mistakes, and the importance of financial literacy. He also introduces Cake Club app, an app designed to help young people manage their finances effectively.


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00:00 Introduction to Personal Finance Challenges

07:39 Al Zdenek's Journey into Wealth Management

13:34 Defining Financial Success in Your 20s

20:40 Navigating Career Choices and Financial Stability

25:56 Practical Steps for Managing Your First Paycheck

27:49 Navigating Financial Independence

31:03 Mastering Credit Card Management

34:16 Understanding Debt: Good vs. Bad

39:16 Preparing for Graduate School Debt

43:18 Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy

48:36 Introducing Cake Club: A Financial Tool


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