Student Loans
How to Help a New Grad
If you’ve got a new college grad in your family, I want to send a huge congratulations to you! That’s quite an accomplishment for you, as well as your child.
Don't Ignore This Student Loan Warning
For the past five years, the federal government has not gone after collecting loan payments from borrowers who defaulted on federal student loans.
Podcast Episode - Ask KT & Suze Anything: I Don’t Trust My Husband With Money. What Should I Do?
On this Ask Suze & KT Anything edition, KT ask Suze questions from you about GICs, student loans, and financial advisor fees. Plus, KT’s favorite: Roths and so much more!
Is College Still Worth It?
A new study makes a compelling case that people who graduate from college will typically earn a lot more than if they didn’t seek out more education after earning a high school diploma.
A Warning for New Grads
Earning a bachelor’s degree this spring comes with a challenge. It’s harder to get a job these days, as employers are trying to make sense of the tumult unleashed by the tariff war, and growing concer
Student Loan Changes You Must Know Today
Make sure you share this with anyone who has student loans. Things are changing fast, and doing nothing could have serious consequences.
Podcast Episode - Ask KT & Suze Anything: How Do I Settle A Deceased Parent’s Credit Card Debt?
On this episode of Ask KT and Suze Anything, Suze answers questions about beneficiaries of IRAs, student loans, filing taxes as a married couple and so much more.
When Graduate School is a Bad Idea
Graduate school can be one of the biggest financial mistakes if you’re not careful.
How to Decide on a College as a Family
If you have a senior high school student in your life you know that right now is when the bulk of college acceptance notifications are sent out.
Is More Student Loan Relief Coming?
Last June, when the Supreme Court struck down a Biden administration plan to forgive federal student loan debt for qualified borrowers, the White House said it would continue to push for loan
A New Workplace Benefit For Those With Student Loans
I have some very good news for anyone who is finding it hard to juggle paying back federal student loans and simultaneously saving for retirement.
Podcast Episode - Ask KT & Suze Anything: What Should I Do With My Dividend?
For this episode of Ask KT and Suze Anything, Suze answers questions about student loans, callable CDs, what to put in your trusts, whole life insurance and more.
Podcast Episode - Ask KT & Suze Anything: Should I Be Working Only For Health Benefits?
Suze and KT are back with another Ask KT & Suze Anything episode, where you’ll hear answers to questions about student loan debt, ETFs versus mutual funds, reverse mortgages and so much more.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze & KT Anything: How To Manifest Your Dreams
On this edition of Ask KT & Suze Anything, Suze answers questions about inherited retirement accounts, caring for aging parents, dollar cost averaging, student loans and more.
Student Loans 101: When Grad School is a Costly Mistake
You know I am a big believer in the value of an affordable college education.
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Update
As I reported to you a few weeks ago, the Supreme Court ruled that the Biden Administration can’t move forward with its plan to forgive up to $20,000 in federal student loans for qualified borrowers.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze & KT Anything: Do You Love What You Do?
On this Ask Suze and KT Anything episode, Suze answers your questions about student loans, trusts and probate, finding your passion, ROTHs at an older age and more.
Top Money Tips for Young Adults
It was so great to see that “financial freedom” was the top long-term goal in a survey of young adults between the ages of 24 and 32.
Federal Student Loans: What You Need to Know
In late June we got word that the Supreme Court struck down the Biden Administration’s proposal to forgive $10,000 in federal student loans for qualified borrowers (and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant re
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze & KT Anything: Should I Take Money From My Roth to Pay Off My Heloc?
On this Ask Suze and KT Anything episode, Suze answers your questions about student loans, trusts, annuities, taxes and more.
College Savings Tips For Your Family
Going to college does not put someone on the path to a more secure financial future.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze & KT Anything: How Do I Break Up With My Financial Advisor?
On this episode of Ask Suze & KT Anything, Suze answers questions about settling student loan debt in default, trust beneficiaries, mortgage interest, cost of living adjustments and more!
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze & KT Anything: Overcome Your Fear of Money
On this episode of Ask Suze & KT Anything, Suze answers questions about dollar cost averaging, rebuilding an emergency fund, remaining financially independent, secure and more.
Podcast Episode - Are You Getting The Most For Your Money?
On this episode, Suze starts out with a quick update about the Student Loan Repayment Program and then we dive right into Suze School for a lesson on the importance of dividend paying stocks - and why
Podcast Episode - Suze School: Get Out A Pen and Paper and Learn How to Win $10,000
This incredibly educational Suze School covers the latest with the Stock Market, the decline of the dollar, treasuries, inflation, bitcoin, student loan forgiveness and more, so make sure you have you
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze & KT Anything: Diversification, The 5 Year Rule and IRMAA
On this episode of Ask Suze & KT Anything, Suze answers questions from you all about a retirement withdrawal strategy, tax savings in a trust, just what IRMAA is and more.
Student Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to Know
Last week, President Biden announced a plan to cancel up to $10,000 in federal student loans per borrower.
Podcast Episode - Podcast Flash: Federal Student Debt Forgiveness
On this special bonus Podcast Flash, Suze gives a brief explanation about the new Federal Student Forgiveness program and what you should do now.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything : May 9, 2019
In this episode of Ask Suze Anything, we hear updates from two Women & Money listeners, plus Suze offers advice to Julia, Judy, Terry, and Chris.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze & KT Anything: Are Forgiven Student Loans Taxable?
On today’s podcast Ask Suze & KT Anything, Suze answers questions about Series I Bonds and probate, Roth 401(k)s, real estate and so much more!
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze & KT Anything: What Safe Investments Can I Make? - 366
On today’s podcast Ask Suze & KT Anything, Suze answers questions about dividend paying stocks, student loans, what cost basis means, inheritance, store credit cards and so much more!
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.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze (and KT) Anything
On this podcast of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners Donna, Mary, Marilyn, Tara, Margaret, Rose and Mike, selected and read by KT. Plus, a Quizzie.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze (and KT) Anything
On this podcast of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners Corrine, Pam, Sissy, Dom, Claudia, Sharon, Monique and more selected and read by KT.
Podcast Episode - Suze School: What The New Tax Bill Could Mean For You
On this podcast, we go to Suze School for a lesson about the rise of crypto currencies, inflation, student loan forgiveness and what you need to know now about the proposed new tax bill.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze (and KT) Anything
On this edition of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners Annie, Dyanne, Kathy, DeAsha, Cathay & Jay, Janet, Elizabeth and Lisa, selected and read by KT.
Podcast Episode - Suze School: The Little Known Facts About Your Roth
Today, we go to Suze School on the major differences between a ROTH IRA and ROTH 401(k)s and why the ROTH IRA is the better choice. Plus, we get an update on the eviction & student loan moratoriums.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze (and KT) Anything
On this podcast of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners Laura, Maureen, Florence, Julie, Lisa, Jackie, Claudia and Stephanie selected and read by KT.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze (and KT) Anything
On this podcast of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners Rita, Rose, Ryan, Lori, Mary Beth, Erica, Joan, Rob and more selected and read by KT.
Podcast Episode - Is Student Loan Debt Relief In Sight?
This podcast is a special Suze Sunday School about Student Debt. You’ll learn about the two different types of repayment plans, what kind of relief may be on the horizon and more.
Podcast Episode - What We Do For Love
On this Valentine’s Day 2021 edition of the podcast, Suze shares some stories relating to love and loving our money.
Podcast Episode - The Gift Of Time
On this podcast, Suze reviews some of the new Executive Orders signed by President Biden, and how they relate to your finances, with special attention to those of you affected by COVID-19.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze (and KT) Anything
On this podcast of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners selected and read by KT.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze (and KT) Anything
On this podcast of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners selected and read by KT. We hear from Marque, A Big Fan, Lauren, Debbie, Julie, Deedee, and more.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything
On this podcast of Ask Suze Anything, Suze gives us a quick update on the economy and the stock market. Then, she answers questions from Women & Money listeners June, Sally, James, Sissy, and more.
Podcast Episode - Best Of: Words of Wealth
While Suze is recovering from her surgery, Sarah and Robert present a "Best Of" episode from October 13, 2019, and Sarah gives an update from Suze.
Podcast Episode - Best Of: Changing The World, One Woman At A Time
On this podcast of Women & Money, Suze shares an email from podcast listener Natalie, who describes her heartbreaking experience with financial abuse.
Podcast Episode - Best Of: Ask Suze Anything Live From The Apollo Theater
For this Ask Suze Anything, we present the question and answer part of Suze’s appearance at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY, as part of the Women of The World Festival on March 16, 2019.
Podcast Episode - Best Of: Pride
Pride. In the wrong setting, too much pride can ruin us. In this podcast, Suze shares three stories about how pride lead to severe financial set-backs for people in her life.
A College Silver Lining
It has been a frustrating time for households with college-age students.
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
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.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything
In this podcast of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners Missy, Lucy, Audra, and Carmen.
How to Reduce Your Expenses During the Crisis
I know some of you have already lost your jobs as the economy reels from the impact of the coronavirus crisis. And many more of you are worried about a job loss or sharply reduced hours.
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.
Podcast Episode - Pride
Pride. In the wrong setting, too much pride can ruin us. In this podcast, Suze shares three stories about how pride lead to severe financial set-backs for people in her life.
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.
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
4 Ways to Help a New College Graduate
Earning a college degree is a fantastic accomplishment. Congratulations to all the recent grads.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything: Questions From The Apollo
For today’s Ask Suze Anything, we present the question and answer part of Suze’s appearance at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY, as part of the Women of The World Festival on March 16, 2019.
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.
Podcast Episode - Debt Is Bondage
Dealing with personal debt is the most critical aspect of achieving a successful financial future.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
My House Rules for Boomerang Kids.
More adult children are living with family than at any time in the past 60 years. Whether your twenty-something bundle of joy is back home (or never left!) because you’re a better roommate with better digs, or because they have yet to find a career job, you still need to lay down some financial expectations:
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
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?
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:
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.
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:
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
Five Easy Moves to Save At Least $100 a Month
I’ve spent a lot of time poring over the finances of families who come to me for help. No matter what problem they are trying to fix, a universal step in my review is to go through their monthly spending in detail and show them how trimming back on certain expenses can add up to substantial savings.
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.
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
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
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:
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.
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.
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?
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
