Growing up poor can directly impact people as adults, sometimes habitually and subconsciously, and other times simply because of misinformation. For Wells Fargo (WFC) executive vice president and head of commercial banking for diverse segments Ruth Jacks spoke to Living Not So Fabulously hosts David & John Auten-Schneider about her experience overcoming poverty, developing financial literacy, and finding success in life.

"I remember just my friends were chosen by who had an abundance of food that had leftovers so we could go over and eat. And so the biggest thing was I just didn't want to be hungry," she reflected. "Of course, as I grew older, I realized that there's a lot more to it than just that." She quickly realized the importance of learning more about wealth building in order to shape a more effective and realistic plans for her future.

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