I will just say, no matter where you buy the car, do your homework. When I purchase a car I come in with a folder an inch thick. In fact, one time the auto sales person asked if he could copy my research!
You are NOT a financial failure if you rent. You are getting something for your money. A roof over your head.
You shouldn't invest the money if you are looking to use it within five years. Too much risk.
The rich are depressed because they realize their money can't buy them out of their issues.
You need to know everything. You both need to be comfortable with sharing everything. If you can't you are NOT ready to get married.
A foreclosure does not define you financially.
We know intellectually that money can't buy happiness yet we spend and go into debt as if it does.
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. "
You'll feel better when you get all that debt off your back.
There's nothing wrong with having a 9-to-5 job, but figure out a way to have another stream of income.
I just don't like people taking debt into retirement.
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.
I write for people who are good money managers and want to know how to be even better stewards over their money.
Money may not buy love, but fighting about it will bankrupt your relationship.
I usually find that my gut doesn't steer me wrong when it comes to my money!
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.
[My grandmother] managed her money better than some financial professionals I know. I give credit always to her because she is the reason I have my column and national recognition.
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.
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.
We have to protect ourselves by doing our own homework.