As an entrepreneur, you have to be OK with failure. If you're not failing, you're likely not pushing yourself hard enough.

A good financial plan is a road map that shows us exactly how the choices we make today will affect our future.

Without any formal personal finance instruction in our high school or college curricula, many college seniors who graduate in the red will continue to make common financial mistakes that only exacerbate their debt burdens.

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

Know the difference between your necessary and discretionary expenses.

There are many random, unprotected sites online that appear safe to use and are ready to accept credit card information. You wouldn't give a stranger off the street your credit card information, so be extra cautious about who you are sharing it with online.

Automating some of your finances can be incredibly convenient and is a great way to save time, but automating everything makes it too easy to go on autopilot and forget to pay attention to your personal finances.