Jean Chatzky Quotes

I like putting my money into things like food and shelter. I'm probably a bad example of an investor.

If financial assets no longer work for you at a rate far and above the rate of true wealth creation, then you must work longer for your money.

If you are worried about job security and do not have an adequate emergency fund (ideally eight months' worth of living expenses stashed away in a federally insured bank or credit union), you need to focus more on saving money than paying down the balance on your credit cards.

Money isn't everything, but it is when you start thinking about putting money away for your retirement days.

Unless you are completely retired, earning money is the best form of wealth preservation.

I have plenty of money, unlike other Hollywood celebrities or athletes that have not invested well.

Make sure to save for the future and keep making money!

My firm has 25,000 high-net-worth clients. A typical account would be that of a couple aged 65 and 60 who need their money to last the rest of their lives, 25 to 35 years.

I think the number one safe haven where people put their money is to invest in yourself first.

If I was a billionaire, I'd be smart with my money.

It is never too early to encourage long-term savings.

Put not your trust in money, but put your money in trust.

I invested. I wanted to cushion the future. I'm a financial success!

Financial security is important to me.

I'm just trying to diversify my portfolio and put myself in a position so when I do retire, the options are limitless.

Whatever your income level is, save as much as you can - up to 20 percent, but more if you can - and invest it. Put that into an IRA; put that into a brokerage account.

I must know every aspect of my personal finances. Managing your money will help you make your money work for you.

People should have an escape valve for their money, their assets. If you have substantial financial assets, the government is going to confiscate the purchasing power of those assets and spend it.

I think to the extent you die with money in the bank, you've miscalculated.

What we should be trying to do is to encourage people to establish private retirement accounts and help them take pressure off the Social Security system.

I have enough money to last me the rest of my life unless I buy something.

I have made enough money to secure my family and that is all I care about.

We promote domestic savings by also things like the personal accounts associated with the president's Social Security initiative, which over time would generate more savings.

And, I believe that if a man dies with a single penny still sitting in the bank, he's a fool.

I've seen so many people in this business that made a fortune. They get old and broke and can't make any money. I tell you something... no one's going to play a benefit for Jimmy Dean.