Three times free financial advice can end up costing you

Q: I’ve recently graduated from college, landed a good job and am planning to move out of home for the first time. My parents support my plans, except when it comes to my finances. They question whether I can really afford it or not. The truth is, for the past three years I’ve been reading and learning all I can about various aspects of personal finances and I think it’s my parents who need the money lessons. They are forever getting free advice from somewhere, and I question w