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College, Family, Financial Independence

How to Avoid This College Mistake That Can Hurt the Entire Family

The recent rise in interest rates means paying for college is about to get more expensive for households that intend to take out federal student loans.

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College, Family, Retirement

Why You Should Be Saving For Retirement Now

More than 4 in 10 parents who are working say they are reducing what they are saving for retirement because they are also saving for a child’s college education.

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401k, Career, College, Investing, Mortgage, Podcast, Retirement, Women And Money

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything: July 4, 2019

In this special July 4th episode of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money (and the men smart enough to pay attention) listeners Joe, Kathy, Gina, and Danielle.

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College, Family, Financial Independence, Financial Security, Student Loans

How to Teach Your Children About Financial Independence

In a recent survey, nearly every teen and parent agreed that teens need financial knowledge to achieve their life goals.

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College, Family, Financial Planning, Financial Security

Podcast Episode - Revisiting The Biggest Little Farm

Suze and KT are still experiencing some weather related issues, so we’re going to revisit part of an episode from July of 2020. 

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College, ETFs, IRA, Life Insurance, Retirement, Roth IRA, Saving

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze (and KT) Anything

On this edition of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners Erica, Leigh, Mary, Pam, Aga, Kamud, Jenny, Tracy and Tricia selected and read by KT. 

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College, Family, Kids, Retirement, Saving

What You Owe Your Kids

In the heat of raising kids, it can be so difficult to say no out of love, rather than yes out of fear. You equate saying no as denying a child, or not giving them everything you wish you had.

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About Suze, College, Divorce

Podcast Episode - Best Of: The Gate Keepers Of Wealth

On this podcast, Suze tells the story of a woman she attempted to help. You’ll hear what happens when fear and lack of respect run your decision-making process.

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College, Credit Cards, Credit Score, Family, Fico Score

Don’t Send Your Kid to College Without This

Now that another college year is beginning, I want to make sure that all the Moms and Dads have packed off the kids with one very important item:

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College, Family, Taxes

Podcast Episode - The Biggest Little Farm

After watching the documentary film, The Biggest Little Farm, Suze came away with a new perspective on how things really do fit together in the universe. She explains how we all have to keep faith.

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College, Family, Student Loans

A College Silver Lining

It has been a frustrating time for households with college-age students.

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College, Family, Student Loans

College Plans Just Got More Complicated

Now that some colleges have begun to announce that they will continue to keep campus closed this fall and deliver classes only online, families with college students are rightfully wondering what to d

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College, Education, Must Have Documents, Saving

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything

In this Paying for College edition of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners Jodi, Scott, Miriam, Grace, and Jean.

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College, Credit Cards, FICO, Home Buying, Student Loans

Podcast Episode - The Future of the Unknown

In this Podcast, Suze addresses the unknown that awaits all of us in regard to universities. About how what happens with universities affects more than just the students going to school or not.

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Ageing, College, Family, Financial Security, Relationships, Retirement, Saving, Student Loans

Step 1 to Make Your Money Last

I hear from so many of you who are at least 50 that you are worried you won’t be able to have a great retirement. And those of you who are retired are anxious if your money will last.

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College, Financial Planning, Kids, Saving, Students

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything Special Episode: A Conversation with Mark Kantrowitz

In this special podcast of Ask Suze Anything, Suze interviews the nationally recognized expert on student financial aid, scholarships and student loans, Mark Kantrowitz.

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401k, College, Credit Score, Loans, Retirement, Roth IRA, Savings Account

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything

In this Ask Suze Anything podcast, we hear questions from Women & Money listeners “Nameless One,” Jamie, Allie, Kristen, Jessica, Esther, Tori, and Angelina.

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Bill Paying, College, Debt, Family, Retirement, Social Security, Student Loans

Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything

In this Ask Suze Anything podcast, we get questions about financing education from Women & Money listeners Amy, Alyssa, Pat, Don, Samantha, and Rayne.

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401k, Bill Paying, College, Emergency Fund, Saving, Student Loans

What Every 2019 College Grad Needs to Do…Right Now

If you are a recent college grad, or love one, please listen up on the must-do financial moves you need to tackle right now. Not next year. Right now. The choices you make today will make all the diff

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College, Education, Financial Planning, Savings, Students

What to Do If You Saved Too Much in a 529 College Plan

Welcome to week 2, of You Ask, I Tell. This week I want to share an interesting question I am hearing from some parents. It’s a “nice” problem to have, but still a problem.

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College, Saving, Student Loans

4 Ways to Help a New College Graduate

Earning a college degree is a fantastic accomplishment. Congratulations to all the recent grads.

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College, Debt, Financial Security, Student Loans

When a PLUS is a Big Minus: The Biggest Mistake Parents Can Make

We’re heading into that whirlwind time of year when high school seniors receive their college acceptance letters and the decision-making begins.

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College, Interest Rates, Retirement, Saving

The Huge Money Mistake Too Many Millennials Make

A recent survey of millennial's found that nearly 4 in 10 adults between the age of 22 and 35 believe that there is no big rush to start saving for retirement, and that they can focus on other go

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College, Student Loans

Four Must-Do Money Moves for New College Grads

Congratulations to all the new college grads. Well done! But there is one subject I bet you didn’t spend five minutes studying: personal finance.

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College, Family, Student Loans

What Parents Get So Wrong About College

Parents, way too many of you are still getting it all wrong when it comes to college. A recent survey by T. Rowe Price reports that 68% of parents think saving for their kids’ college

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Children, College, Family, Student Loans, Students

How to Get the Best Bang for Your College Buck

I am a big believer in college education, and an even bigger believer in getting a return on your investment. But I don’t know any financial advisor who can guarantee that a $180,000 investment in a

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Children, College, Family, Retirement, Saving, Women And Money

What Every Woman Needs to Get Schooled On.

When the American College of Financial Services recently quizzed retirement-aged people on the basics of how to make their money last, just 35 percent of men passed the test. As troubling as that is, only 18 percent of women passed.

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College, Family, Student Loans

A 5-Step Personal Finance Crash Course for New Grads

I absolutely love my 7-class personal finance course, but I want to share a super short list of Must Dos and Don’ts for recent college grads. Because I know far too many parents have

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College, Family, Student Loans

How to Smartly Use Community College as a Stepping Stone

You know I am a big believer in the value of a college education. With one catch. The cost of obtaining a degree must be affordable for the student. Yes, the student. Parents are to focus on saving for retirement; I can’t endorse parents paying and borrowing for college if it means not saving enough for their retirement.

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College, Family, Student Loans

Know When to Turn Down a College.

It’s getting close to the pins and needles moments for families with college-bound high school seniors. Acceptance notices will soon be mailed out. I know it will be a relief for your entire

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Car Buying, Car Loan, College, Family, Loans, Saving, Student Loans

This Ridiculous Trend is Driving Me Nuts!

According to the car data experts at Edmunds.com a record number of Americans are making one of the worst financial moves ever. Edmunds.com says that nearly 1 in 3 new car

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Children, College, Debt, Family, Investing, Saving

Take Interest In Shoring Up Your Finances Now

It's human nature to think that making money entails investing in the stock market, bond market or real estate. But another important way to boost your net worth is to pay down your debts.

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401k, Children, College, Etf, Family, Investing, Retirement, Saving, Women And Money

How to Wring More From Your 401(K)

You may have heard or read recently about some high profile retirement plan sponsors being sued by plan participants for high fees in the plan. Financial service firms-yep, folks who run mutual funds-have been hit with lawsuits, as have the plans run by MIT, NYU and Yale.

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Children And Money, College, Family, Student Loans, Teens

Teach Your Children Well-Part 4: Have the College Cost Conversation Early

I see parents let down their college bound kids all the time. Not because they can’t afford to foot the often insanely high bill for a four-year private college education, but because they

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Children, Children And Money, College, Family, Saving, Student Loans, Teens

Teach Your Children Well-Part 2: Instill the Pleasure of Saving

You know your kids are sponges. So let me ask you a question: what lessons about saving are they absorbing from you?

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College, Family, Home Buying, Loans, Mortgage, Student Loans, Taxes

A Taxing Reason to Not Buy a Home

There are two potentially large tax breaks that come with buying a home. But listen to me: I never think it is a good idea to factor in the tax breaks when deciding if you are ready to buy your first home. Nor do I ever want anyone to decide on a mortgage budget based on the after-tax net cost. Here’s why:

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College, Credit Cards, Family, Rates, Saving, Student Loans

Credit Card Industry Set to Rake in an Extra $30 Billion. How to Avoid Paying Your Part.

If you have unpaid credit card balances, your situation could soon progress from very expensive to ridiculously expensive.

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Children, Children And Money, College, Credit, Family, Fico Score, Kids, Student Loans

3 Rules for Doling Out Allowances

Parents, we have a problem. So many of you make a mess out of allowances. You reward the wrong thing, and totally miss out on the big picture: beginning to teach your child about the value of money. Here are my 3 Suze-Approved Rules for Allowances:

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Career, College, Employee Benefits, Family, Insurance, Investing, Student Loans, Work

Student Loan Alert: Beware the Cost of Capitalization on Unsubsidized Staffords

Attention all college freshman, and returning students! If you have taken out an unsubsidized federal Stafford loan to help pay for college, I am betting you are making a big financial

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Children And Money, College, Family, Student Loans, Students, Teens

What Every New College Grad Needs To Know About Repaying Student Loans

Falling behind on your student loans is one of the worst financial mistakes you can ever make. The penalties and fees if you fall behind, and into default, can add thousands of dollars to your bill.

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Children, Children And Money, College, Credit Cards, Family, Fico Score, Kids, Saving, Teens

How Grandparents Can Make the Most of a Grandchild’s Summer Job

So often grandparents come up to me and ask how they can best help their grandchildren get a leg up. My favorite move is to gift a grandchild money to open a Roth IRA. Here’s what you need to know:

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College, Family, Marriage, Student Loans, Students, Weddings

Four Financial Moves Every College Grad Must Make ASAP

Forget all the commencement speeches about your dreaming big, not compromising, and following your passion. That’s all terrific advice, but not nearly as important as the nuts and bolts of four

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College, Family, Saving, Student Loans, Students, Tax Refund, Tax Return, Taxes

Approved: White House Proposal for Universal Access to College

President Obama has announced a plan that would pay for 100% of the tuition for anyone who wants to attend a community college and can commit to remain on course to graduate from the two-year program

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College, Debt, Family, Personal Growth, Student Loans, Students

Attention Student Loan Borrowers: Can You Pass my Repayment Test?

I fear many student loan borrowers are flunking out when it comes to choosing the right repayment plan. Here’s a quick quiz to test your repayment smarts:

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College, Credit Cards, Debt, Family, Saving, Student Loans, Students

No Student Debt? Great, But You’re Still Being Dragged Down by the Student Debt Crisis.

If one were to ask me what I think is the most dangerous threat to our economy, the answer is very simple: STUDENT LOANS.

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Budget, College, Family, Gift Giving, Spending, Student Loans, Students

Suze Orman takes on the student loan crisis

Student loans are one of the most dangerous types of debt to have, says Suze Orman, who focuses this week's episode of "The Suze Orman Show" on ways to tackle the burden.

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College, Credit Cards, Family, Student Loans, Students

Are Your Kids Spending Too Much

How to teach your teens about money. How do you teach your teens about money—short of lending them your credit card and praying that they don’t hand it back to you maxed out?

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About Suze, College, Family, Kids, Marriage, Saving

SUZE ORMAN: The US Tax Code Is “A Travesty” For Gay Couples

Personal finance expert Suze Orman took a break from her soap box at CNBC on Monday to speak candidly about her experience as a gay taxpayer in America. "There is such discrimination [in our tax

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About Suze, Budgeting, College, Family, Marriage, Personal Growth, Students, Weddings

Changing Lives One Wallet at a Time

Letter From Wynne Sandra Korr, Dean and Professor at the School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Thanks to the

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About Suze, College, Family, Personal Growth, Student Loans, Students

Suze Video Interview Marlo Thomas

Marlo: “This week, I was joined by personal finance expert Suze Orman who is a veteran on Mondays With Marlo! Suze is so knowledgeable -- we spoke about everything from maximizing the value of your

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