I Do Not Think I Am Successful

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.

I Am A Big Believer That Orderliness Begets Wealth.

Private Student Loans Should Be Avoided At All Costs.

Rather Than Saying, 'my Checking Account Is A Wreck,' Change It To 'i Will Learn How To Track My Spending And Balance My Checkbook.'

If Your Company Matches Your 401(k) Contribution, Then No Matter What, Contribute To Your 401(k) First. You Put In A Dollar, They Put In 50 Cents. It's An Automatic 50 Percent Return On Your Money. You Can't Pass That Up. I'd Rather Have The 50 Percent Than Pay 32 Percent Interest On A Credit Card.