Quotes by Suze Orman

About Suze Orman:

Susan Lynn "Suze" Orman is an American author, financial advisor, motivational speaker, and television host. Orman was born in Chicago and pursued a degree in social work but did not graduate. She worked as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. In 1983 she became the vice-president of investments at Prudential Bache Securities. In 1987, she founded the Suze Orman Financial Group. Her program The Suze Orman Show began airing on CNBC in 2002. In 2006 she won a Gracie Award for Outstanding Program Host on the The Suze Orman Show on CNBC. She has written several books on the topic of personal finance.
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Make it a priority to have at least eight months of living costs set aside in a federally insured bank or credit union account.

Suze Orman

People often panic when the markets go down and sell off their stocks - but then they aren't in the game when the markets are doing well.

Suze Orman

I am a big believer that orderliness begets wealth.

Suze Orman

It may take you months or even a few years to build up an adequate emergency savings fund. That's okay.

Suze Orman

The world needs another vehicle to get people to pay in cash.

Suze Orman

Pay off your mortgage before retirement, and that's one less bill you'll have to worry about when you're on a fixed income.

Suze Orman

The middle class has disappeared. We have a highway to poverty and no roads coming out.

Suze Orman

One journalist estimated my liquid net worth at $25 million. That's pretty close. My houses are worth another $7 million.

Suze Orman

Opt for a fixed-rate rather than an adjustable-rate mortgage.

Suze Orman

The world does not need another credit card.

Suze Orman

Structured settlements are a common way for people who have been injured to receive an insurance payout. The periodic payments provide ongoing income and reduce the risk of blowing a lump sum through poor financial choices.

Suze Orman

The less you have to think about how to spend every dollar, the more likely you are to spend wisely.

Suze Orman

It's fine to seek professional help, but I urge everyone - no matter how big their portfolio - to truly understand every suggestion they're given before acting.

Suze Orman

I think they've been baby bummers.

Suze Orman

When you give, give from the place of the heart because it is the right thing to do, not the easy thing to do.

Suze Orman

If you're going to live in the house make it your goal to just pay off your mortgage.

Suze Orman

If the only way you can build an emergency fund is to pay the minimum due on your credit card, that is what you need to do.

Suze Orman

You should keep a copy of your tax return indefinitely, but you need to save supporting documents for only three years.

Suze Orman

Remember: If the IRS suspects you haven't reported income, it can challenge returns from the past six years. So if you are self-employed or have multiple income sources, hold on to six years of files to be absolutely safe.

Suze Orman

I get mad when people give me presents. I don't want them, I don't need them.

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Cut back your spending now.

Suze Orman

Author Bio

  • NameSuze Orman
  • DescriptionAmerican businesswoman
  • BornJune 5, 1951
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionRestaurateur; Television Presenter; Author; Businessperson
  • AwardsDaytime Emmy Award