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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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Michelle Singletary
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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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We know intellectually that money can't buy happiness yet we spend and go into debt as if it does.
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We all fall - even me.
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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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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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Money may not be able to buy you love, but conflicts about it can certainly bankrupt your relationship.
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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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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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Priorities lead to prosperity.
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You'll feel better when you get all that debt off your back.
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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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There are some dark days when I do receive some racist mail or emails. But overall the response to me has been very positive. Readers relate to me not just as an African-American, but as an American trying to make sense of her personal finance, just like them.
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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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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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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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My rule is when in doubt hire a professional. You could do it just this year and then you have direction to resume doing it yourself after the consultation. What you don't want is to do it wrong and be hit by a huge tax bill. Remember the old saying, Don't be pennywise and pound foolish.
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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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The rich are depressed because they realize their money can't buy them out of their issues.
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Having fun time is a good use of your money.
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You are rich if you have enough to meet your most basic needs. You are rich if you have access to clean water, food, shelter, love, a roof over your head.You have to count your blessings to see that you are richer than you think.
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