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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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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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We know intellectually that money can't buy happiness yet we spend and go into debt as if it does.
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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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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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The rich are depressed because they realize their money can't buy them out of their issues.
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Priorities lead to prosperity.
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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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You made a decision given your life circumstances and you have to be ok with that. Regrets that can't be change is just torturing yourself.
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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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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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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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You'll feel better when you get all that debt off your back.
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If you haven't saved, your child may have to work. But do what you can to NEVER take out student or parent loans.
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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 love teaching people how to handle their money and I've built a brand on that skill.
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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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Having fun time is a good use of your money.
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The sad thing is many people learn how to manage money after they've made a lot of financial mistakes, some that take decades to fix.
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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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My writing is definitely influenced by and speaks to African-Americans because that is who I am. I'm black. I'm a black woman. I'm a black mother, wife, churchgoer, etc. I am the legacy of slavery.
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