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Michelle Singletary is a renowned columnist whose work focuses on personal finance, consumerism, and lifestyle. Her articles frequently appear in The Washington Post, and she is also the author of the best-selling book 'The Smart Money Guide to Financial Security'.

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“Money may not buy love, but fighting about it will bankrupt your relationship.”

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Book:Your Money and Your Man: How You and Prince Charming Can Spend Well and Live Rich

Source: Your Money and Your Man: How You and Prince Charming Can Spend Well and Live Rich

“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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“Money may not be able to buy you love, but conflicts about it can certainly bankrupt your relationship.”

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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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“My experience may be different than theirs, readers can identify with trying to save for retirement or their own kid's college fund. In truth, the name of the column, "The Color of Money," has less to do with my race than the fact that the color of money is green and it's green we all need to live a good life.”

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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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Books & Sources

Spend Well, Live Rich (previously published as 7 Money Mantras for a Richer Life): How to Get What You Want with the Money You HaveRelated source material

Your Money and Your Man: How You and Prince Charming Can Spend Well and Live RichRelated source material

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