Try handling problems in the office as dispassionately as you can and I guarantee you will have a better time of it; not least because when you bring emotion into the conversation, you furnish your colleagues with an easy "out" for dismissing you. If you are able to strip out the emotion, however, people have to deal with you based on the facts.

We tend to focus on assets and forget about debts. Financial security requires facing up to the big picture: assets minus debts.

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.

The less money you owe, the less income you'll need and the less you'll have to save for tomorrow.

To enjoy a long, comfortable retirement, save more today.

Bad debt is sacrificing your future day needs for your present day desires.

Money is the only thing you can use even if you don't have any. ... There's always a credit card.