EDITORIAL: Adulting comes with difficult life lessons and responsibilities
- Feb 14, 2018
- 1 min read
Adulting is, put simply, taking the torch from your parents and learning how to take a Saturday and clean the entire house or how to go out and buy a car without breaking the bank.
This editorial was originally co-written on behalf of the PantherNOW e-board and was featured in PantherNOW. The editorial focuses on the life and trials of adulthood and how we should address them.
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Maytinee Kramer/Opinion Director
Adulting is, put simply, taking the torch from your parents and learning how to take a Saturday and clean the entire house or how to go out and buy a car without breaking the bank.
One of the key aspects of adulting is taking charge when it comes to finances, whether that means knowing when it’s a smart move to take out a loan, budgeting for groceries every week, or making wise investments.
Learning how to set aside funds for emergencies and regular necessities is paramount, but it is vital to learn how to use money to help you get the things you want, like travel or home décor, without obsessing over the numbers in your account.
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Photo Credit: Joshua Earle on Unsplash
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