Suze Orman says ‘$400 can make all the difference’ in an emergency yet one third of Americans don’t have that much — here’s how to stop a rainy day from becoming a financial disaster

Suze Orman says ‘$400 can make all the difference’ in an emergency yet one third of Americans don’t have that much — here’s how to stop a rainy day from becoming a financial disaster We all know we should be saving, putting a little away every paycheck for a rainy day. But with the high … Read more

Suze Orman ‘was so upset, honest to God’ when the government made it easier to tap your 401(k) in a time of need — she has one big reason why you should never borrow from your retirement

Suze Orman ‘was so upset, honest to God’ when the government made it easier to tap your 401(k) in a time of need — she has one big reason why you should never borrow from your retirement It might have seemed like a good idea at the time: allowing Americans to pull from their 401(k) … Read more

Suze Orman says this workplace taboo ‘is how the system keeps us down’ — here’s why being coy about money could be costing you

Suze Orman says this workplace taboo ‘is how the system keeps us down’ — here’s why being coy about money could be costing you Americans should be able to talk about money freely — more than any other topic out there — says financial expert and author Suze Orman. Right now, that’s far from reality. … Read more

Suze Orman says most Americans need to do this now to survive their next crisis

Stay out of ‘Financial La La Land’: Suze Orman says most Americans need to do this now to survive their next crisis It’s never been easy to save money — to think about future needs when present ones are so pressing. Americans have failed to do so for decades, says financial expert Suze Orman. “The … Read more

Suze Orman now says you need this much in emergency savings (and psst: you’re probably not going to like it)

Author and financial guru Suze Orman Anna Webber/Getty Images Financial experts have always urged people to create an emergency savings fund, but exactly how much should be in that fund has never been cut and dry. Recently, Suze Orman revised her advice on how much you need in an emergency fund to cover between 8 … Read more

Suze Orman likes these 3 simple techniques to prepare for the recession ahead

‘Assume you are laid off’: Suze Orman likes these 3 simple techniques to prepare for the recession ahead The word recession is making headlines these days. The latest GDP report showed that the U.S. economy shrank 0.9% in Q2 — and that’s after a 1.6% GDP decline in Q1. The textbook definition of a recession … Read more

Suze Orman says ‘the worst thing you can do right now’ is overspend — here are 8 things she thinks you shouldn’t do as a recession looms

Suze Orman says ‘the worst thing you can do right now’ is overspend — here are 8 things she thinks you shouldn’t do as a recession looms Best-selling personal finance author and TV personality Suze Orman has been inspiring Americans for decades to make better money moves and avoid serious financial mistakes. She’s been as … Read more