You might want to buy a new dress, but when you know your priority is to send the kids to college, it makes it easier to make that choice.

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We can take some comfort knowing that we'll never make that mistake again.

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He's got way too much invested in that company. He can't get rid of the options, so he shouldn't buy anymore (company stock).

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Most people don't get serious about planning until something big happens in their life, like marriage, divorce, having kids. When I see someone in their 20s who is already on the ball with their finances, the first thing I do is congratulate them.

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