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Without a mission statement, you may get to the top of the ladder and then realize it was leaning against the wrong building! (Dave Ramsey)
You must plan your work and then work your plan. View quote
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You will either learn to manage money, or the lack of it will manage you. View quote
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You have to teach children about money intentionally - create teachable moments. View quote
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There are no shortcuts when it comes to getting out of debt. View quote
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Hitting bottom and hitting it hard was the worst thing that ever happened to me and the best thing that ever happened to me. View quote
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That stupid saying "What you don't know can't hurt you" is ridiculous. What you don't know can kill you. If you don't know that tractor trailer trucks hurt when hitting you, then you can play in the middle of the interstate with no fear - but that doesn't mean you won't get killed. View quote
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Stupid is not illegal. View quote
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We buy things we don't need with money we don't have to impress people we don't like. View quote
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Some people are just stuck in their ways and have been brainwashed into believing that credit cards and debt are an unavoidable part of life. View quote
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It takes some discipline and hard work, but relying on credit when things go wrong is a trap. (Dave Ramsey)
Pay your utilities, gas and other basic needs before paying on your debts. View quote
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You don't want to have so much money going toward your mortgage every month that you can't enjoy life or take care of your other financial responsibilities. View quote
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There's always something that needs attention when you own a property. View quote
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You're not a bad parent if you don't save for your kid's college because instead you had to choose to feed them and clothe them. Those things come first. They can go to school and do this thing called 'work' while they're in school. View quote
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As parents, we teach our kids about things we feel competent in. That's why so many parents don't teach their kids about money. View quote
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There are several things to be learned about money from Scripture, and the concepts of generosity and giving are in there. View quote
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To be fair, the collection business does have a few good people in it. But it also has those who will lie and make threats. View quote
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The Bible clearly says that when we have a problem with our brother, we are to go to them and try to resolve the situation. View quote
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Would a good friend, a smart friend, encourage you to do something as dishonorable as not pay a bill you're morally and legally obligated to pay? I don't think so. View quote
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Debt collectors like to play on your emotions because they think you'll give in and do something you can't really afford to do. Most of them don't care about you or your situation as long as they get some money. (Dave Ramsey)
If you're doing something like scheduling utility payments to come through your debit card or out of your personal checking account, that's perfectly fine. But there are much safer ways to handle situations with debt collectors. You can send a money order overnight, or wire the cash to them. View quote
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If you're able to pay your bills, you pay your bills. It's as simple as that. View quote
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Trust me, I know, you can make mistakes with money and still raise money-smart kids. You can start a new family tradition of handling money the right way. View quote
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I think that anyone who wants to start their own business can, but not any type of business. View quote
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