“I usually find that my gut doesn't steer me wrong when it comes to my money!” GutsSteers Author:Michelle Singletary
“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.” HelpingHappensJobsLosesCasesIncomeFundThings In LifeEmergenciesTact Author:Michelle Singletary
“I've decided to keep working until my last kid is thu college.” KidsLastsCollegeDecided Author:Michelle Singletary
“If you'll have enough saved and nobody has to take on debt and you want to retire, shoot go for it.” IfsWantEnoughDebtSavedRetiring Author:Michelle Singletary
“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."” PeopleGivingHelpingLove YouHabitResponsibleBad HabitsEnabling Author:Michelle Singletary
“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.” PeopleIfsKnowsGivingHelpingJobsLosesCollegeFaults Author:Michelle Singletary
“You are NOT a financial failure if you rent. You are getting something for your money. A roof over your head.” IfsFinancialOver YouRoofRoof Over Your HeadFinancial Failure Author:Michelle Singletary
“Save what you can toward the emergency and life happens fund. But don't worry yourself sick at the slow growth. The point is it's growing even it's just one dollar at at time.” HappensGrowthWorryGrowingSickDollarsJust OneFundEmergenciesLife HappensSlow Growth Author:Michelle Singletary
“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.” IfsKeysBalanceBillsCreditCards Author:Michelle Singletary