“Who would you want to be giving you advice? Somebody who doesn't have any money?”
Money“A big part of financial freedom is having your heart and mind free from worry about the what-ifs of life.”
Finance“Who would you want to be giving you advice? Somebody who doesn't have any money?”
Money“A wise woman recognizes when her life is out of balance and summons the courage to act to correct it, she knows the meaning of true generosity, happiness is the reward for a life lived in harmony, with a courage and grace.”
Courage“No one's ever achieved financial fitness with a January resolution that's abandoned by February.”
Fitness“So many financial dreams are thwarted by the failure to act upon good intentions.”
Dreams“The foundation of a financial fresh start actually has nothing to do with money or specific financial dos and don'ts.”
Money“The chances of a bank going out of business are extremely slim, but it's always a good idea to spread around major sums so every penny is backed by insurance.”
Business“The key to making money is to stay invested.”
Money“We never had it as rough as the kids have it today. Look at the price of a gallon of gas or a piece of real estate or a college education.”
Education“To make the most of your money, I recommend sticking with mutual funds that don't charge a commission when you buy or sell.”
Money“Opposites may attract, but I wouldn't put my money on a relationship of financial opposites.”
Money“I get so frustrated when people tell me it's unrealistic to create an eight-month emergency savings fund, or have money saved for a home down payment, or pay off their $5,000 credit card balance.”
Home“If you are worried about job security and do not have an adequate emergency fund (ideally eight months' worth of living expenses stashed away in a federally insured bank or credit union), you need to focus more on saving money than paying down the balance on your credit cards.”
Money“When you're happy you find pure joy in your life. There are no regrets in this state of happiness - and that's a goal worth striving for in all areas of your life.”
Happiness“You must recognize, embrace, and be honest about what is real for you today and allow that understanding to inform the choices you make. Only then will you be able to build the future of your dreams.”
Dreams“People first, then money, then things.”
Money“It's easy to underestimate the real cost of home ownership.”
Home“They got married, they got divorced, and half their money goes out the window.”
Money“Like your home's closets, your financial clutter needs an overhaul every now and again, and the payoff will go far beyond the psychic satisfaction of neatening up.”
Home“Here's my gift-giving rule: Respect your current financial situation.”
Respect“If you wait until your children are high school seniors to spring it on them that there's not a whole lot of money for school, they won't have too many options.”
Money