Gift Giving
How to Help Your Kids Without Hurting Yourself Financially
According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, many young adults are still reliant on a parent for financial help. Just 45% of young adults between the ages of 18-34 say they are complete
Should You Give Your Kids Financial Gifts?
One in four homebuyers under the age of 30 said they got help with the down payment from their parents, according to a Redfin survey.
How to Make Gift-Giving Generous
With Thanksgiving upon us, we are now in the heart of the holiday season, and I hope you will hold one of my most important lessons close:
How to Make 2024 More Financially Secure
Now that we have turned the corner into fall, this is the time when one single decision can set you up for a more financially secure 2024.
Podcast Episode - Giving Thanks
For the annual Thanksgiving episode, Suze and KT talk about being grateful for some special people in their lives, with two members of the Women & Podcast family; Colo and Robert.
Avoiding Debt During the Holidays
Now that Fall is in full motion, you and I know that we’re soon heading into the dangerous holiday season. Dangerous because your heart tugs at you to spend more than you should for gifts.
Stay Focused on What Matters This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here, which also means it’s the time of year when there is a dangerous tug to splurge.
Let’s Talk About Holiday Spending…Right Now
Yes, I know the calendar says it’s only Halloween. But this is the perfect time that you and I have a serious chat about your spending budget for the upcoming holiday season.
What to Do When Your Child Receives a Cash Gift
Teaching your children the pleasure of saving is going to be one of your hardest tasks, since chances are you do not enjoy it either. If you force them to save, they might grow to resent it.
A Gift That Gives Even More
As we head into the heart of the holiday season, I know many of you are focused on finding the right gift for loved ones, friends, and colleagues. I have a shopping tip that is guaranteed to make your
Use Gift Cards to Really Give to Yourself. In a Meaningful Way.
If you received some gift cards this past holiday season that you’ve yet to use, let me ask you a question: do you really want or need more stuff?
Get in the true holiday spirit right now: Gift disaster relief donations today.
I know many of you have made donations to the various non-profits that are providing support and care for victims of the storms here and in the Caribbean, and the devastating earthquakes in Mexico.
Now is the Time to Get Your Family on Board with a Smart Holiday Plan
If you’re honest, I am confident you would tell me that you wish you could spend less around the holidays. This has nothing to do with being a Scrooge. But you also know from experience, that you end up spending way more than you intended. Not necessarily because you were extravagant. Quite often it’s just the sheer number of people in your life that you exchange gifts with, that can add up.
What to Do With an Unused Gift Card
I hope your friends and family hit the bull’s eye with your gifts this holiday season. But I bet there are many of you who received a gift card (or two, or three) that you don’t have a burning desire to use. As much as you love the sentiment of the gift giver, perhaps you just don’t need-or want-anything from the particular retailer your gift-giver chose.
Give Your Kids the Gift of Giving
The run up to the holidays at the end of the month is an especially great time to teach young children some money and life lessons.
My Holiday Challenge: How Much Can You Save While Shopping?
You know that I have often stated that one of the keys to financial freedom is to feel as much pleasure from saving, as you get from spending.
Nearly 1/3 Of New Car Buyers Are Making A Very Big Mistake
According to Experian, the percentage of consumers who chose a lease when purchasing a new car jumped from less than 27% a year ago to a record high of 31.4% in the second quarter of this year.
Why ETFs Are The Best Choice For Your Retirement Investments
You know I am a big believer that a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is the best way to save for retirement. And for my money, I think Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are an ideal way to invest the money in your IRA.
Best Ever Valentine’s Gift
I have the best ever Valentine’s Day gift for the love of your life. Life Insurance. Yes, I said life insurance. Before you call me unromantic (or something worse), hear me out.
Financial Fear No More! Three Steps Toward Financial Freedom
Your money challenges are very personal. You may have a large credit card balance gnawing at you, while your best friend is awake at night worrying about being able to keep working through her 60s,
16 Wishes for 2016
As we turn the corner into a new year, my biggest hope is that peace and happiness is in great abundance for each and every one of you and all those you love. You know from years of hearing me invoke “People First, Then Money, Then Things” that I think there should be no bigger focus than building and nurturing that peace and happiness. But there is also always room to focus on the ways you can continue to build financial security in 2016. The progress you make on taking control of your money will, after all, bring even more happiness and peace into your life.
Money Gifts to Kids: 3 Rules Every Parent Must Follow
As we are heading into the holiday season, I know plenty of kids will be receiving a check from a grandparent, aunt or uncle. So I want to review how every family with kids under 18 should handle financial gifts year round.
Will Your Holiday Spending Pass This 3-Question Test?
We’re heading into the dangerous money season. With the holidays quickly approaching it’s that annual time of year when the goodness of your heart can lead to very bad results: You overspend on gifts, dining out, or nights out on the town.
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.
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.
8 Rules for Holiday Spending From Suze Orman
Each year, when the holidays roll around, it's always tempting to spend more money than we actually have.
Suze Orman’s Money-Saving Advice for Holiday Shopping
I call it the buy-it-now bug: We come down with it every giving season and feel the effects in January when we see our credit card statements.
How Not To Go Off The Financial Gift Cliff For The Holidays
Whenever you feel fear about spending money that should be a sign that you're spending money you don't have to possibly even impress people you don't even know or like.
