If the boss is a jerk, get over it. First of all, don't you think there's a good chance that your boss's boss knows what's going on? If so, just keep your head down and do the work. Usually, if you put in maximum effort and produce excellent results, someone in the company is going to take notice. Either you will get promoted or your jerky boss will get the heave-ho. It happens all the time.

Money is such an amazing teacher: What you choose to do with your money shows whether you are truly powerful or powerless.

I get more inspired by seeing everyday people succeed against the odds than anything else in life.

Many people are in the dark when it comes to money, and I'm going to turn on the lights.

Never, ever invest money that you will need prior to three to five years - minimum.

Who would you want to be giving you advice? Somebody who doesn't have any money?

I have always advocated doing everything possible to pay off credit card balances; it's good financial management and the ticket to a strong FICO credit score.