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There's nothing wrong with having a 9-to-5 job, but figure out a way to have another stream of income.

Michelle Singletary

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Michelle Singletary
Age: 54
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I love teaching people how to handle their money and I've built a brand on that skill.
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That's is life. You move and change according to things that happen to you and things that you make happen because of poor choices.
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If we aren't careful, our children will come down with 'affluenza,' a disease that causes them to confuse wants and needs. We need to teach our children what my grandmother taught me: Think twice about spending money you don't have on things you don't need to impress people you don't like anyway.
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If you'll have enough saved and nobody has to take on debt and you want to retire, shoot go for it.
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Money may not be able to buy you love, but conflicts about it can certainly bankrupt your relationship.
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We all fall - even me.
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The key to making sure your credit stays good is paying the bill on time. If you are paying the balance off even if there is something on the card in recent purchases, you are good.
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I use my financial values to set my limitations. I have three children I want to put through college debt free. So that means I can't spend wildly or with disregard.
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My husband and I are pretty good at leaving money alone until we need it for what we've saved it for.
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Set up rules for when you will give not lend money. Never lend. My people know that I'll help with college. I'll help if they lose they job thu no fault of their own.
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Not all Trump supporters are bigots. They believe he had something to offer. I may disagree. You may disagree but we need to be civil to each other. Use the facts to make your point. I had read that the clothes made by some of the brands use sweatshops. Facts folks not feelings. We all have to live with each other and our choices.
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Don't let people scare you from a career that may not net you a six figure salary. If you want to be a teacher, teach. But knowing that your salary may only reach a certain level, do all that you can to become the best money manager you can be.
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