I also admire my pastor, John K. Jenkins Sr. (First Baptist Church of Glenarden). My pastor taught me the importance of tithing and giving back, that it has to be at the top of my budget. And he is one of the most generous folks I know.

That's is life. You move and change according to things that happen to you and things that you make happen because of poor choices.

Having kids doesn't mean they would have taken care o you.

You are NOT a financial failure if you rent. You are getting something for your money. A roof over your head.

If we don't want the companies to cheat on us, we shouldn't be cheating on them.

My writing is definitely influenced by and speaks to African-Americans because that is who I am. I'm black. I'm a black woman. I'm a black mother, wife, churchgoer, etc. I am the legacy of slavery.

You shouldn't invest the money if you are looking to use it within five years. Too much risk.