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Michelle Singletary
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Michelle Singletary
Age: 54
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I write for people who are good money managers and want to know how to be even better stewards over their money.
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It's why this election was HORRIBLE. It was either Hilary is the devil and Trump a saint. Or Trump the devil and Hilary a saint. Can't we all have a decent, civil conversation without throwing shade?
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We all fall - even me.
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If we don't want the companies to cheat on us, we shouldn't be cheating on them.
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You still need to save but being debt-free in retirement is and should be a goal.
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No matter who is in the White House, I just keep doing what my grandmother taught me. Hate debt. Save. The best any of us can do really.
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When you give people who are being financially responsible money, you are enabling them to continue a bad habit. So you are actually helping by saying, Love you but no.
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I've found that when you can quickly knock out debt you get motivated because you see progress. Then you attack the other debt so fast that even if it's at a higher interest rate, you don't end up paying much more because you've gotten rid of it.
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The rich are depressed because they realize their money can't buy them out of their issues.
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Once you finish paying for college you could reduce your life insurance.
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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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I love teaching people how to handle their money and I've built a brand on that skill.
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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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There are other ways to motivate students than requiring them to take on debt or work long hours taking away from their studies. For example, we don't allow our kids to work during the school hours their freshman year. After that, they can work a little but not so much that it hurts their education.
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We have to protect ourselves by doing our own homework.
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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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There's nothing wrong with having a 9-to-5 job, but figure out a way to have another stream of income.
Michelle Singletary
If you'll have enough saved and nobody has to take on debt and you want to retire, shoot go for it.
Michelle Singletary
Remember life insurance is intended as income replacement to help dependents and or/spouse pay for things that your income would have covered. When you get to the point that you're dependents (Your kids mostly) aren't dependent on your income, you could reduce the amount of life insurance you are carrying.
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