FinanceGovernment Dependency
#RI-69ba701a·5 months ago·
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“I've been financially dependent on the government most of my life”
What Actually Happened
I grew up with parents who didn't work and received government assistance. I later dropped out of college due to debt and joined the military to pay down debt, but still live paycheck to paycheck.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had learned basic financial skills and how to manage debt"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Create a budget and seek financial assistance to break the cycle of dependency"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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Finance Category
2,949
Finance decisions logged. Avg regret 4.9/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
36%
of Finance decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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