If you haven’t seen Squid Game on Netflix, you are missing out on good nine hours of thrilling television.

Beyond the thrill, drama, and suspense, this series brings to light the importance of taking care of our finances, the anxiety that accompanies an economic downtime, and the problems that arise from making poor financial decisions.

Here are six lessons Squid Game can teach you about personal finance.

P.S: A little bit of spoiler alert…. We will (try to)project the lessons without giving away too much about the series.

Prioritize Paying Off Debt

This is the most obvious money lesson in Squid Game.

Episode 1 introduced Seong Gi-hun as a deadbeat father who relied on his old mother for financial support. He stole his mother’s credit card and withdrew money to bet on horses. After winning ₩4,560,000, he decided to run away instead of paying his debt.

Seong Gi-hun wasn’t the only chronic debtor in The Squid Game. Several of the characters constantly received calls and were harassed by any means to pay off their debts.

Paying off your debt should always be a priority because it’s very hard to achieve financial security while you’re in debt. With the right planning, discipline and order, you can get your finances back into order.

Be Very Careful With Your ATM Cards

This is another lesson you should take to heart. Never trust anyone with your ATM cards!

If Seong Gi-hun could steal from his ailing mother who did everything she could to support him, then no one should be trusted. This may sound harsh, but it is sound advice.

Keep your cards carefully and never disclose your pin to anyone. Improving your passwords, make it harder for hackers to steal your money.

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