How you end something as profound and important as a marriage is a reflection of how you live your life--financially, emotionally, and spiritually.

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.

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

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

At the end of your life, you cannot take a penny with you. So what is the object of money if you can't take it with you?

The advantage of online banking is that you can pay bills superfast, and your account is automatically credited or debited for each deposit and payment, making it easier to stay on track.

Every portfolio benefits from bonds; they provide a cushion when the stock market hits a rough patch. But avoiding stocks completely could mean your investment won't grow any faster than the rate of inflation.