Category Archives: saving

debt · October 14, 2014

Karma Is Not A Negotiating Tool

I am a big believer in karma. But to suggest that good karma should be the lynchpin of managing your career is not just wrong, but dangerous.

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debt, investing, saving · October 27, 2013

Suze Orman’s Dos and Don’ts during government turmoil

Congress’ shenanigans to shut down the government for 16 days this month has many Americans rightfully concerned about their personal finances.“If you don’t want to be affected by the actions—or lack of actions—in Washington, you and you alone are going…

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credit cards, debt, saving · October 20, 2013

The good thing about bankruptcy

Bankruptcy rates spiked during the 2008 recession and many were pretty judgmental toward the millions who couldn't afford to pay their bills. But Suze Orman says bankruptcy is the better option over burying your head in the sand. "When somebody…

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Emergency Funds, saving · October 10, 2013

Suze Orman’s road rules for car buying

The car you're driving could be driving you into poverty, says Suze Orman. While lenders are relaxing terms and offering longer periods for borrowers to pay, Orman is sticking by her rules of the road.

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budgeting, student loans · October 2, 2013

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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credit cards, debt, life insurance, retirement, saving · September 21, 2013

What’s really causing your recurring debt?

Do you keep finding yourself with debt that just won't go away? Every time you pay off your credit card, do you feel compelled to run out and charge it back up again? If so, your problem may not be…

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credit cards, debt, health insurance, insurance, saving · August 30, 2013

Beware of new tricks of the trade to get your money

It is becoming easier to get a loan these days and that's not necessarily a good thing. "I'm telling you things have gone bizarre again, at the exact time they shouldn't be going bizarre. So, you need to stay very…

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health insurance, insurance, saving · August 28, 2013

Same-Sex Married Couples To Get Federal Tax Recognition Regardless Of State

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Thursday that when it comes to taxes, it will recognize same-sex couples' marriages even if they live in a state that does not.

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credit cards, debt, retirement · August 6, 2013

Suze Orman: Don’t put your retirement on a credit card

As the economy slowly recovers, Americans are struggling to get out of credit card debt they amassed during tougher financial days...Out of desperation to stay current, or to rid themselves of their debt, people are looking at their retirement accounts…

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