Jeff Merkley Quotes

To me, money is a commodity that a person must have to function, not a goal in itself.

I wasn't raised with money, so I had to get used to having it. I think I've adjusted to it pretty well.

Our incomes should be like our shoes; if too small, they will gall and pinch us; but if too large, they will cause us to stumble and to trip.

I've seen people be effective, even among local teams, by offering something that improves wellbeing in a small way - people who get passionate about smart investment strategies and managing finances for retirement, for example.

The American Dream is one of success, home ownership, college education for one's children, and have a secure job to provide these and other goals.

When I began to make some money, I really wanted to have a home.

I believe that through knowledge and discipline, financial peace is possible for all of us.

I grew up sort of lower working class. And I just didn't want to have the money struggles that my parents had. You know, I could just - as loving an environment I grew up in - and I grew up in a great home, a very loving home - but, you know, we had that stress. We had that stress in our life.

I don't believe we are supposed to go through life defeated and not having enough money to pay our bills or send our kids to college.

Now that I'm gettin' old enough to get some money, I'd like to have some money. I don't get much made, I need to conquer a big chunk of money. Not quit playin' but quit playin' so hard.

I know all I really wanna do is get money and take care of my family.

Fundamentally, the solution to economic insecurity is economic prosperity - an achievable goal. But for anyone who has grown up without financial security, there's a shadow that lies over even those who move towards independence: lack of financial literacy.

You have a short window, you know, and if I plan on living the lifestyle I want, I've got to make a nest egg.

As long as I can have enough to make the record and pay the mortgage, those were always the two things that were most important to me.

Wait 'till I get my money right.

I just want real creative freedom without worrying about, you know, car payments.

I care about my quality of life and money.

People in the film industry always want to save for a rainy day. Many early actors died in small houses with no money, and so they are insecure. My advantage is I don't value money that much. It's an easy thing for me to let go.

Money does not guarantee success.

If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area in his life.

When it comes to tackling your financial goals, whatever they might be, there's no time like the present.

Most people who are successful don't keep their money. One of the rarest things in the world is to maintain success and integrity - the kinds of things that seem so easy just starting out. But that's the human predicament.

If I make $30,000 a month, I'll spend $29,999. I tell friends, 'Oh, you need money to go to college?' I'm a little crazy, but the backwash is heaven.

I gotta make money - it all tends to disappear in this field.

I've lived so frugally for so long. I have to have that financial security or the world feels out of control for me.