Make it a priority to have at least eight months of living costs set aside in a federally insured bank or credit union account.

When you undervalue who you are, the world will undervalue what you do and vice versa.

For all your long-term investments, such as retirement accounts that you won't touch for at least ten years, you need a mix of stocks and bonds. Stocks offer the best shot at inflation-beating gains. But stocks don't always go up. That's where bonds come into play: They have less upside potential, but they also do not pack the same risk.

Success is not how many zeroes your bank account has. It's about making the most of the life you have.

I simply want you to give to yourself as much as you give of yourself. By taking care of yourself financially, you will truly be able to take care of those you love.

If the relationship between you and your money is harmonious, regardless of how much you have, your financial transactions will be harmonious as well.

Just because you can afford it doesn't mean you should buy it.