Did your parents ever give you "the talk"... yah know, the talk about managing your finances as an adult? Mom & Dad's hearts were in the right place, but their advice may not be applicable anymore. 

Most of what you learn about money when you're growing up is taught to you by your parents. The good, the bad, and the ugly of having credit cards or investing in the stock market. This article advises that you may need to rethink what your parents taught you about finances and consult an expert instead.

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