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" I'm a big advocate of a work-for-pay setup rather than an allowance that isn't attached to chores - it's a great way to impart the value of money to your children. "

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" Cash - in savings accounts, short-term CDs or money market deposits - is great for an emergency fund. But to fulfill a long-term investment goal like funding your retirement, consider buying stocks. The more distant your financial target, the longer inflation will gnaw at the purchasing power of your money. "

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" It's fine to seek professional help, but I urge everyone - no matter how big their portfolio - to truly understand every suggestion they're given before acting. "

" Credit card issuers and HELOC lenders are like fair-weather friends: They cozy up to you in good times, but when the economy heads south, they abandon you faster than Usain Bolt runs the 100 meters. "

" Who would you want to be giving you advice? Somebody who doesn't have any money? "

" When it comes to tackling your financial goals, whatever they might be, there's no time like the present. "

" The less money you owe, the less income you'll need and the less you'll have to save for tomorrow. "

" In order to create lasting security you must learn to stand in your truth. "

" Courage is not always about action. It takes courage to do nothing rather than do something that you do not believe in or understand. "

" 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. "

" Private student loans should be avoided at all costs. "

" If you have debt I'm willing to bet that general clutter is a problem for you too. "

" In all realms of life it takes courage to stretch your limits, express your power, and fulfill your potential... it's no different in the financial realm. "

" Opposites may attract, but I wouldn't put my money on a relationship of financial opposites. "

" If you're going to live in the house make it your goal to just pay off your mortgage. "

" I love, love, love that you want to use your debit card. But to keep your credit score solid, you still need to keep a few credit cards and use them at least once every few months. "

" To make the most of your money, I recommend sticking with mutual funds that don't charge a commission when you buy or sell. "

" If you're saving for the long run, it's actually a good thing when the market is down because the more shares you have, the more you can potentially make when markets rise. And over time - decades, not months - the markets rise more than they fall. "

" Your goal should be to pay off your credit card bills in full at the end of each month and set aside money toward your emergency savings. "

" Even if you were to fall into extreme financial hardship and file for bankruptcy, you need to understand that your student loan debt will not be discharged in bankruptcy. It is the Velcro of all debts. "

" It's easy to underestimate the real cost of home ownership. "

" Your credit score affects the interest rates you're offered on credit cards and loans, can be used to vet your job application, and in some states may influence your insurance premiums. "

" What I've learned is that the audience is constantly rotating. Just because it feels like I've said it, there are millions and millions of people that have still never heard of it. "

" Money you know you need or want to spend in the next few years is savings. Money you keep handy for an emergency belongs in savings. Money you hope to use soon for a down payment on a house belongs in savings. And all savings belong in a low-risk bank savings account or money market account. "

" I want to work with the Philippine people and make life better there; there are systems I can work with. "

" If you can't afford the upkeep of your home, it makes no sense to do a reverse mortgage. You will just end up having to sell eventually when you realize you can't afford the home, and whether you have any equity left after the sale depends on the size of the reverse loan that must be settled. "

" Cut back your spending now. "

" I always say, 'People first, then money, then things.' "

" Ignore the annual percentage rate when shopping for a mortgage. "

" Late payments also hurt your FICO score. And never, ever take out a cash advance on your credit card. "

" Success is not how many zeroes your bank account has. It's about making the most of the life you have. "