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We have to protect ourselves by doing our own homework.

Michelle Singletary

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Michelle Singletary
Age: 54
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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.
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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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I love teaching people how to handle their money and I've built a brand on that skill.
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I'm keenly aware of how important it is to set a good example. You may not think that your kids are paying attention to you, especially with something like money, but they probably are.
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We all only have a certain amount of money and that means yes, we have to make choices and sometimes those choices mean we don't get what we want.
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We all fall - even me.
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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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Priorities lead to prosperity.
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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 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 buy love, but fighting about it will bankrupt your relationship.
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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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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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I've decided to keep working until my last kid is thu college.
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The schools can't cover all the values that go along with how you handle your money. For example, a financial literacy class might not teach me to hate debt the way my grandmother, Big Mama did.
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I think you can save and spend to live for however long you live. You just have to be flexible if things don't go as plan.
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You'll feel better when you get all that debt off your back.
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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 shouldn't invest the money if you are looking to use it within five years. Too much risk.
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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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