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" People first, then money, then things. "

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" I have always advocated doing everything possible to pay off credit card balances; it's good financial management and the ticket to a strong FICO credit score. "

" Give to yourself as much as you give of yourself! This means you have to put yourself first. "

" A revocable living trust allows your heirs to avoid probate entirely and keeps you in complete control of your finances while you're alive. You can always make changes to what's in the trust and to how you'd ultimately like it managed or disbursed. "

" Rather than saying, 'My checking account is a wreck,' change it to 'I will learn how to track my spending and balance my checkbook.' "

" Understand and accept the cycles of money. The setbacks you may have today or next year will not keep you from financial freedom. If you hold on to your goals and dreams, you will get there. "

" Thoughtful financial planning can easily take a backseat to daily life. "

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

" Many people are in the dark when it comes to money, and I'm going to turn on the lights. "

" When you give, give from the place of the heart because it is the right thing to do, not the easy thing to do. "

The Right Thing

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

" For all your long-term investments, such as retirement accounts that you won't touch for at least ten years, you need a mix of stocks and bonds. Stocks offer the best shot at inflation-beating gains. But stocks don't always go up. That's where bonds come into play: They have less upside potential, but they also do not pack the same risk. "

" 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. "

" People have got to learn: if they don't have cookies in the cookie jar, they can't eat cookies. "

" 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. "

" Credit unions are often a better deal than banks and tend to pay higher yields on deposits. "

" Time is key to building your financial security. "

" You have got to be the masters of your own financial future. "

" 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. "

" True generosity is an offering; given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable possession you can share. "

" The middle class has disappeared. We have a highway to poverty and no roads coming out. "

" Money is such an amazing teacher: What you choose to do with your money shows whether you are truly powerful or powerless. "

" 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. "

" To enjoy a long, comfortable retirement, save more today. "

" Once your kids are grown and you know that you're completely healthy, consider canceling your life insurance policy. "

" 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. "

" The world does not need another credit card. "

" Consider a 15- or 20-year fixed-rate mortgage instead of a 30-year, if you can afford the monthly payments - they may not be as high as you think. "

" 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. "

" The way to build your savings is by spending less each month. "