Woman blames parents for financial problems on podcast

6 articles · Updated · YourTango · May 6

On Caleb Hammer's Financial Audit, she said they never taught her about credit cards, saving, budgeting or keeping rent below 30% of income.
Hammer pushed back, arguing financial literacy is rarely taught and many parents likely lacked that knowledge themselves. A 2023 Ramsey Education report found 88% of US adults felt unprepared financially.
The report linked the dispute to wider dependence on parents: Pew said 55% of 18- to 34-year-olds are not fully financially independent, while Experian found many feel ashamed seeking support.

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