Michael Arrington Quotes

When I had money, I felt pressure, whether it was to invest it or do good with it, and I couldn't let it fizzle out. It was like I needed to prove to myself that I could look after it, only I did the opposite, but you have to take a chance in life.

No kidding. That's really true. You're paying your own bills through this. It's not a pleasant experience.

I make money because I have to pay for everything apart from my school fees. My mother even makes me pay my own telephone bill.

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

Joining finances can be tricky. Money has long topped the list of topics couples fight about.

I thought it'd be different. Kind of like, a lot of weight lifted off of my shoulders, as I don't have to worry about finances for the rest of my life, or my family's. But it wasn't like that. It was more - there's things I need to get done.

There is no practice more dangerous than that of borrowing money

Home life ceases to be free and beautiful as soon as it is founded on borrowing and debt.

When you have a family, or even when you're just seeing a girl, it's difficult to be skint.

For the vast majority of Americans who work hard and play by the rules, paying the bills may be hard some months, but it's something we always do.

I'm always worried about my money for some reason.

The way I grew up, I was always taught that it's uncouth to talk about money, and that's not what should inspire you.

Credit buying is much like being drunk. The buzz happens immediately and gives you a lift... The hangover comes the day after.

I'm always workin', man. I gotta pay the light bills.

You would notice if your own personal debit card limit shot up to $40 million dollars. And you'd probably call somebody.

I just felt like I couldn't deal with the everyday responsibilities of life, paying bills and all of that. I'm terrible at all of that. So I knew I had to make enough money to pay someone else to deal with all of that.

You've got to tell your money what to do or it will leave.

Anything that gets people to think harder about their financial security and take some responsibility is a good thing.

I'm not great with money. I'd go crazy if I were left to my own devices. My mum and girlfriend sort it out. I'm not driven by it, but I love to be generous.

When you have a kid, money matters.

Young children need to develop good habits that will be useful to them the rest of their lives. It is important to keep the lessons age-appropriate. For example, when your children start earning allowances, that would be a good time to teach them how to put some money in the bank instead of spending it all.

If you don't educate yourself, you'll never get out of the starting block because you'll spend all your money making foolish decisions.

My problem lies in reconciling my gross habits with my net income.

I've always had an aversion to debt.

The only reason I made a commercial for American Express was to pay for my American Express bill.