We are all powerless as children, and money looms so powerfully... we don't grow up to claim our financial power until we look money directly in the eye, face our fears, and claim that power back.

Those carrying a credit card balance should scale back to making the minimum payment each month so they have more money to put into savings.

When you start really respecting yourself, those you love, and your money, the result is that you start having control over your money. What follows from that is control over your life.

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

Never cosign a loan. Once you have cosigned, you cannot get out of it - even on your deathbed.

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.

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