You work hard, help your family, and still wonder where your paycheck went. Where do you start when no one taught you how money works?
In the first episode of First Gen Latino Money, Jelfri Torres shares his story of growing up in a Dominican family in New York City learning credit the hard way, losing roughly $14,000 after trusting someone to trade for him, and becoming the person everyone called for help.
We talk about money shame, family expectations, and setting boundaries without turning your back on the people you love.
Then we turn those lessons into a simple 30-day financial reset, starting with four numbers:
• What comes in
• What must go out
• What you owe
• What you have saved for an emergency
You don’t need to fix everything today. Open the bank app. Look without shame. Take one step.
Follow First Gen Latino Money for honest conversations about credit, debt, saving, family, and building wealth. Find Jelfri Torres on YouTube and at jelfritorres.com.
What money lesson do you wish someone had taught you sooner? Share it in the comments.
For educational purposes only. Not personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.