Happy September! Let's start it off with some words of wisdom from a few financial bloggers:

Get Rich Slowly:

"Now that I have reached middle-age, money represents freedom. For more than a decade I've been chained to the debt I accumulated while pursuing luxuries. I understand what a foolish choice that was. Now I see that money allows a person to pursue the things that are most important to him: friends, fellowship, vocation."

Mapgirl:

"There is sucking up. There is polishing apples and there is making yourself out to be way cool so they don't want to lose you. It helps to be a rock star and deliver something they really need right before you jet off on vacation. YES!"

Single Ma:

"From the eyes of some people, a [black] woman is destined to be the administrative assistant, someone in a position of authority who obviously doesn't have the right to exercise it when necessary, or someone who is not capable of performing a job that is perceived to be intended for men. *sigh*"