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"I remember being so sick of scraping by, saying the phrase, “I can’t afford it.” Feeling like, “Really? This is the best I can do?” I had an “I’m sick of it” moment, not really an aha moment I guess."
"I'm working to pay off credit card debt between my two cards. Once they're paid off should I lower the credit limits? Will that hurt or help my credit score?"
"Self-care is becoming so much more respected, especially in a work environment. Because I’m so much better for my job when I’m taking care of myself... You’re more to the bottom line when you’re healthy."
"Where interest rates are today and where home prices are on average in most markets, there’s still room for home prices to go up. If interest rates get much higher in a short period of time, we’ll definitely see some leveling off of the market."
"My dad is in his mid-50's and is a small business owner but with NO retirement savings. I would love to see him be able to retire within the next ten years. What can he do now to prepare for this?"
"We’re starting to see a lot of the issues that used to affect women are now affecting men as well... In order to make the next level or wave of change, you absolutely need to have men be part of that conversation. Not only for them, but also so they can help progress and pave the way for more women."
"[In the book] I speak in the same way I would talk to you or any of my friends. Not as some holier than thou person but as somebody who knows a bunch but is also still figuring it out. I also talk a lot about my failures. Those are my most favorite things to talk about."
"My dad thinks I should buy a home or condo vs. rent. I've already been approved but am uncomfortable with the debt and unknowns of the housing market. If I pursue this how high is TOO high for a mortgage payment and interest rate?"
"I have had times where I have made a lot of money and times where I've not made a lot of money. What I realized is I can be happy either way when I am surrounded by people that I love...Once you know you can be okay without, everything is easier."
