We women know how to take care of everybody so well. But the one person we have written out of the equation is us.
In order to create lasting security you must learn to stand in your truth.
Here's my gift-giving rule: Respect your current financial situation.
To make the most of your money, I recommend sticking with mutual funds that don't charge a commission when you buy or sell.
Never, ever invest money that you will need prior to three to five years - minimum.
If you're not staying on top of your money, you are putting your financial well-being at risk.
Those carrying a credit card balance should scale back to making the minimum payment each month so they have more money to put into savings.
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.
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.
I always say, 'People first, then money, then things.'
They got married, they got divorced, and half their money goes out the window.
The foundation of a financial fresh start actually has nothing to do with money or specific financial dos and don'ts.
Who would you want to be giving you advice? Somebody who doesn't have any money?
The less money you owe, the less income you'll need and the less you'll have to save for tomorrow.
The key to making money is to stay invested.
Take free money. No matter how in debt you are, if your employer offers a matching contribution on a 401(k) or other retirement vehicle, you must sign up and contribute enough to get the maximum company match each year. Think of it as a bonus.
Opposites may attract, but I wouldn't put my money on a relationship of financial opposites.
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.
People first, then money, then things.
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.