Welcome to SmartCents101, a financial blog designed for beginners who want to take control of their money but don’t know where to start. I’m a college student who had to teach myself everything about personal finance, from budgeting and saving to investing. Now, I want to share what I’ve learned so you don’t have to struggle the way I did.
My goal is to make finance approachable, relatable, and actionable because managing money shouldn’t feel overwhelming. I’ll be sharing personal experiences, mistakes I’ve learned from, and the best strategies to set yourself up for financial success.
Follow along, and let’s take this journey together one smart cent at a time!
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