Absolutely pay off credit card debt. If you're not getting a match in your 401(k) and you've got credit card debt, you've got to get yourself out of credit card debt. When you get out of credit card debt, your credit score goes up and interest starts to go down.

To make the most of your money, I recommend sticking with mutual funds that don't charge a commission when you buy or sell.

Once you stop looking for a job, you are no longer considered part of the unemployment number.

I have a million dollars in the stock market, because if I lose a million dollars, I don't personally care.

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.

I'm in a relationship with life. My life is just out there. I'm on the road every day. I love my life.

After you marry, every asset either of you acquires is jointly held. That's why you both need to be in sync on your long-term financial goals, from paying off the mortgage to putting away for retirement. Ideally, you should talk about all this before you wed. If you don't, you can end up deeply frustrated and financially spent.