As a wife, daughter, friend, and the founder and CEO of LearnVest, my schedule is anything but simple. But I learned early on how to meticulously manage my time.

A financial plan is a way to take all of the money advice you come across and figure out how it applies to your specific financial situation.

When everyone zigs, zag. Life is all about trying to get somewhere first.

Start a business plan for yourself, not for anyone else.

Know the difference between your necessary and discretionary expenses.

I go to bed at 2 a.m. and get up at 7 a.m. - I've never been a sleeper. But I definitely get sick every month-and-a-half.

Flowers make me irrationally happy.