8 money mistakes to avoid in your 20s

Iryna Inshyna/Shutterstock Set yourself up for financial success in your 30s and 40s by avoiding common money mistakes in your 20s. Even if you don't have money to your name yet, it's important to think about your finances. You should save up a cash fund for emergencies, and take your credit card debt very seriously. You also should pay down your student loans as aggressively as possible, and start saving for retirement. Ah, to be in your 20s. Brunches are frequent, hangovers are less debilitati...