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

If you expect your money to take care of you, you must take care of your money.

When it comes to money, if you have it, you may feel that you don't deserve it—guilt. If you don't have it, you may feel that you should have it—guilt.

Absolutely invest in retirement. You can always get a loan to get kids through school. I do not know of any loans to get you through retirement. The markets are seriously low from where they were (even though they've gone up 30 percent recently). Now is the time to be dollar cost averaging; the more money you put in, the more shares you buy. Save for your retirement, people.

True generosity is an offering; given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable possession you can share.

I'm probably the only bestselling author you know who's written more books than she's read.

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