Common financial mistakes

Common financial mistakes is here to help you avoid the traps that cost people years. Most mistakes are not caused by lack of intelligence, they are caused by stress, emotion, and bad information.
This section covers overspending, lifestyle creep, high interest debt, ignoring insurance gaps, chasing investments, and not planning for taxes. We also cover smaller mistakes like missing employer matches and paying unnecessary fees.
The goal is simple. Learn the patterns, recognize them early, and make small corrections before problems get big. Avoiding mistakes is one of the fastest ways to build wealth.