Taking charge of your own financial education can help you get ahead and avoid classic money mistakes.\xa0\nIn this episode, personal finance Nerd Kim Palmer talks with money author and educator Bola Sokunbi about her book, \u201cClever Girl Finance: Ditch Debt, Save Money and Build Real Wealth.\u201d Sokunbi discusses how her mom taught her about money growing up, financial mistakes she made and learned from, and why she says it\u2019s so important to have a side hustle.\nTo send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com.\nLike what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend.