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" A pile of bills and statements - whether paid or not - is a sign that someone is clueless about what's coming in and going out. "
Suze Orman
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" It wasn't until I stood in my truth and told everybody that I had $250,000 in credit card debt. At that point, everything turned around for me. I had to reveal the truth about what I didn't have, more than pretend about what I did. That was interesting. "
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" Late payments also hurt your FICO score. And never, ever take out a cash advance on your credit card. "
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" 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. "
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" 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. "
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" Every time you overhear something hurtful, I want you to do something kind for someone else. "
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" It's easy to underestimate the real cost of home ownership. "
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" I have never been a fan of bond funds. Unlike a direct investment in an individual bond that you can hold to maturity and be assured you will get your principal back (assuming no default), a fund has no finite maturity date and most funds are actively traded. "
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" The new American dream is one of responsibility. What is the bottom-line number that you're going to be able to pay back toward a student loan responsibly if you're doing it yourself after you have a job? That dictates the amount of money you can borrow. That dictates the school you can go to, if you can even go to a four-year college at all. "
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" Time is key to building your financial security. "
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" If a child, a spouse, a life partner, or a parent depends on you and your income, you need life insurance. "
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" Remember: If the IRS suspects you haven't reported income, it can challenge returns from the past six years. So if you are self-employed or have multiple income sources, hold on to six years of files to be absolutely safe. "
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" Thoughtful financial planning can easily take a backseat to daily life. "
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" Money you won't need to use for at least seven years is money for investing. The goal here is to have your account grow over time to help you finance a distant goal, such as building a retirement fund. Since your goal is in the future, money for investing belongs in stocks. "
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" No one's ever achieved financial fitness with a January resolution that's abandoned by February. "
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" They got married, they got divorced, and half their money goes out the window. "
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" The world does not need another credit card. "
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