I grew up in a really wealthy area. I'm talking very unrealistic bubble to grow up in.

I grew up in a really wealthy area. I'm talking very unrealistic bubble to grow up in. My high school parking lot Some of the kids in my high school got brand new BMWs when they turned 16. And all of my friends lived in what I considered mansions. My family was not operating the same way. Money was always stressful. We were always on a budget. Going out to eat at restaurants was never even an option, let alone going on a vacation. Even though we were not living in poverty by any means, I felt like I didn't fit in. And that's not the way you want to feel in middle school and in high school. I remember thinking back then, I didn't want to continue struggling with money. I didn't want to operate on a strict budget for the rest of my life, or have to borrow money from my family and friends to make it to my next paycheck. I wanted to be different. And I realized that what I did then would either set me up for wealth or for poverty. About to take real estate exam part 2! I became inspired to learn everything I could about managing my money, investing, and achieving financial freedom. 29-year-old early retiree nets $19,000 a month: Here's how she achieved her passive income goals "We've achieved our passive income goals." And look at the difference in what a few years can make.