Lisa Madigan Quotes

I don't like being in debt, and I wouldn't borrow money for anything.

It takes some discipline and hard work, but relying on credit when things go wrong is a trap.

Loans are a different experience for everyone, but the mentality you have to have is not to feel relaxed. You have to have a mindset that you're going to try harder and work harder than anyone.

Borrowing isn't inherently bad; it depends a lot on what the debt is financing.

Pull in your belt, spend less, and reduce debt.

Just because someone will lend money to you doesn't mean you should borrow it.

I've always had an aversion to debt.

It's never been more important for borrowers to arm themselves with knowledge and build sound financial-management skills.

I have never had personal debt and never will.

I have only ever borrowed money for investment. I have been sound money all my life.

A penny saved is not a penny earned if at the end of the day you still owe a quarter.

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.

Don't take risk, and don't get into debt.

Never run into debt, not if you can find anything else to run into.

I'm more of a debit card person, and I live in the 'now'. I don't like credit cards anymore. I try to live with whatever I can afford and don't try to put myself in an awkward position. I've done that before.

By teaching twenty-something year olds responsible debt management practices, we can help them create a balanced lifestyle and find peace of mind through increased financial awareness, smart saving and long-term investing.

If you're not staying on top of your money, you are putting your financial well-being at risk.

You can't be in debt and win. It doesn't work.

I'm the king of debt.

Financial Aid Office (FAO) administrators are scrambling to educate students on repaying loans, but a disparity in knowledge persists.

When I bought my first house I had all these red flags on my credit report because I bounced a bunch of checks to places like Pizza Hut and stuff like that for $13 or $15 because I was trying to feed my O-linemen.

I've had to take out a couple of loans; I'm not gonna lie. I want to pay off my debts. I want to start stacking some cash and set myself up for the future.

Those carrying a credit card balance should scale back to making the minimum payment each month so they have more money to put into savings.

If you have debt, you have to worry about it. I would challenge each of you to try to be debt-free.

Anybody who has ever been in business, anybody who has ever paid bills, anybody who has ever lived in a serious adult life knows that indebtedness is a killer.