Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan
(Spiegel & Grau; On-Sale Date: December 30, 2008)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 15, 2008
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Gretchen Koss
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The nation’s go-to expert on personal finance explains how to keep your money safe and sound in the new year—and beyond

WHO: Suze Orman has been called "a force in the world of personal finance" and a "one-woman financial advice powerhouse" by USA Today and was named one of the “Time 100”, the most influential people in the world, by Time magazine in 2008. A two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times mega bestselling author, magazine and online columnist, writer/producer, and one of the top motivational speakers in the world today, Orman is undeniably America's most recognized expert on personal finance.

WHAT: We are experiencing what is expected to be one of the worst economies in years. Job losses are increasing, the stock market delivered some serious blows in 2008, the number of home foreclosures is staggering, and everyone is confused as to what actions they should and should not take. Seemingly overnight, the financial landscape has undergone seismic changes that have opened up all kinds of questions about things that used to seem so certain: Are your savings safe? Should your retirement fund be invested in the stock market? Will you be able to afford your child's college tuition? How will you pay your bills if you've been laid off?

WHY: In her new book SUZE ORMAN’S 2009 ACTION PLAN (Spiegel & Grau; On-Sale: December 30, 2008; $9.99) she provides an overview of how we got into this financial crisis and delivers honest, straightforward guidance that will help you adapt to today’s new economic reality and place you on the path to financial security in the years ahead. She discusses what safeguards should be put in place, appropriate actions to take, costly mistakes to avoid, and even opportunities to be had, so that you are protected during the downturns and prepared to prosper when things take a turn for the better.

SUZE ORMAN’S 2009 ACTION PLAN addresses every question you may have about Credit, Savings and Spending, Paying for College, Retirement, Real Estate and Protecting Your Family.

In an interview Suze can discuss:

• What are the important changes to the financial landscape in 2009
• Why it is more important than ever to pay off debt
• The importance of establishing an eight-month emergency fund
• Retirement investing and how age factors into your strategy
• Why investing in the stock market now can be beneficial
• The necessity of completing a household cash worksheet
• Strategies for cutting expenses and transferring them into savings
• The new reality of the real estate market
• Strategies for rolling over 401(k)s into IRAs and which ones to choose
• Why raiding your retirement fund to pay for college is NOT an option
• Why 2009 is the year to make the right and honest choices to build a secure future.

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