A smart couple with a healthy financial relationship is always talking about money and how they're handling it. If there's a medical emergency or a job loss, talk about it. If there's a windfall, talk about it. Your financial situation is a constantly changing thing.

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.

If we aren't careful, our children will come down with 'affluenza,' a disease that causes them to confuse wants and needs. We need to teach our children what my grandmother taught me: Think twice about spending money you don't have on things you don't need to impress people you don't like anyway.

Money may not be able to buy you love, but conflicts about it can certainly bankrupt your relationship.

Always keep an eye out for other opportunities.

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.

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