Sarah Ban Breathnach
Sarah Ban Breathnach

Always protect yourself. Every woman, no matter what her age, romantic or marital status, should have a bank account in her own name.

Sarah Ban Breathnach
Sarah Ban Breathnach

Tell a woman it's going to rain, and she'll get out the umbrellas. Well, in the matter of money, there's always the chance of rain ahead.

Sarah Ban Breathnach
Sarah Ban Breathnach

Every woman needs a private pin money stash. That is her own personal stash of cash to do with whatever she wants. It gives a woman freedom even if she doesn't spend it - especially if she doesn't spend it.

Sarah Ban Breathnach
Sarah Ban Breathnach

While the past asks only to be remembered, a woman's memory alters on her behalf and in her best interests. Memory - the vain old biddy - cannot resist penciling a few slight, cosmetic revisions in the margins of the past.

Sarah Ban Breathnach
Sarah Ban Breathnach

Pain is part of the past. There isn't one of us who doesn't still carry childhood wounds. Some are more horrific than others, but no matter how painful your young memories are, there were also glorious moments that kept you alive, or you would not be here today.