But it's not because I got any special treatment from my parents or had fewer rules at home, as older siblings often lament. I have three older siblings: Kari, who's nine years older than me; Zack, who's seven years older; and Kassidy, who's two years older. Like many people, I learned my earliest money lessons at home, and I'm grateful to have witnessed my siblings go through various financial events, from taking out student loans to managing credit card debt. Here are four money lessons I learned from my older siblings. For some families, private loans are the only choice to pay for college, as they were for my siblings.

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