I Think Oprah's [winfrey] Learned From Me

We Each Focus On What We're Going To Buy, But That's An Incorrect Focus. Focus Instead On Why You Want To Spend The Money On This Or That. What Feeling In You Does It Satisfy?

Consider A 15- Or 20-year Fixed-rate Mortgage Instead Of A 30-year, If You Can Afford The Monthly Payments - They May Not Be As High As You Think.

If You Expect Your Money To Take Care Of You, You Must Take Care Of Your Money.

If You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement, You Take A Huge Financial Load Off Your Shoulders. You Also Become Eligible To Take Out A Reverse Mortgage Once You Turn 62.

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.