Experience is everything and there are certain things in life you have to go through in order to come out the other side knowing more about them and, crucially, what you would do differently.
Linda speaks to fellow presenters from across BBC Radio Ulster and Foyle about what they wish they’d been taught before big life events like buying a house, taking out a pension or writing a will.
Financial advisor, Alice Gavin, and Simon Murray of the Law Society are on hand for some expert analysis and advice.