I'd rather make 50 percent of something than 100 percent of nothing.

Take free money. No matter how in debt you are, if your employer offers a matching contribution on a 401(k) or other retirement vehicle, you must sign up and contribute enough to get the maximum company match each year. Think of it as a bonus.

Liking who you are and liking what you do can make you an incredibly successful person.

People often panic when the markets go down and sell off their stocks - but then they aren't in the game when the markets are doing well.

Your goal should be to pay off your credit card bills in full at the end of each month and set aside money toward your emergency savings.

True generosity must benefit both parties. No woman can control her destiny if she doesn't give to herself as much as she gives of herself.

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.