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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?

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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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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A foreclosure does not define you financially.
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Priorities lead to prosperity.
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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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We know intellectually that money can't buy happiness yet we spend and go into debt as if it does.
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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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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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Having a separate fund for the things in life that happen, helps keep the emergency fund in tact in case you lose your job or income.
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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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We all fall - even me.
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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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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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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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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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Once you finish paying for college you could reduce your life insurance.
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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 have to protect ourselves by doing our own homework.
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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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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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