If the only way you can build an emergency fund is to pay the minimum due on your credit card, that is… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Absolutely pay off your credit card debt, because a child can always get a loan to go to school, possibly a scholarship,… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Those carrying a credit card balance should scale back to making the minimum payment each month so they have more money to… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
I have always advocated doing everything possible to pay off credit card balances; it's good financial management and the ticket to a… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Late payments also hurt your FICO score. And never, ever take out a cash advance on your credit card. — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Money is the only thing you can use even if you don't have any. ... There's always a credit card. — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
A cash advance on a credit card is one of the worst types of borrowing because the interest rate is typically 21… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Your goal should be to pay off your credit card bills in full at the end of each month and set aside… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Your credit score affects the interest rates you're offered on credit cards and loans, can be used to vet your job application,… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
I get so frustrated when people tell me it's unrealistic to create an eight-month emergency savings fund, or have money saved for… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
In January we start saving money, getting out of credit card debt, funding our retirement accounts, and we're doing wonderful. Then, every… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
If your company matches your 401(k) contribution, then no matter what, contribute to your 401(k) first. You put in a dollar, they… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
The most important loan to pay is your student loan. It's more important than your mortgage, car and credit card payments. You… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
If you are worried about job security and do not have an adequate emergency fund (ideally eight months' worth of living expenses… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Absolutely pay off credit card debt. If you're not getting a match in your 401(k) and you've got credit card debt, you've… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Credit card companies are jacking up interest rates, lowering credit limits, and closing accounts - and people who have made timely payments… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
The world of money, of numbers and stock markets and interest rates and credit cards, seems on the surface about as far… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
If you do not have at least an eight-month emergency fund, and you think there's a probability you could loose your job… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
But credit card debt is unsecured debt, which means if you get in trouble and cannot pay off your credit card, you… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
If you have credit card debt and credit card companies continue to close down the cards, what are you going to do?… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
If you're in poverty and all you have is a debit card or a prepaid card or you pay in cash, it… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
I love, love, love that you want to use your debit card. But to keep your credit score solid, you still need… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
I've never believed unemployment numbers because the way that they calculate unemployment makes no sense whatsoever. It's not how many people are unemployed. It's… — Suze Orman Copy Share
Your goal should be to pay off your credit card bills in full at the end of each month and set aside money toward… — Suze Orman Copy Share
Consider a 15- or 20-year fixed-rate mortgage instead of a 30-year, if you can afford the monthly payments - they may not be as… — Suze Orman Copy Share
Believing you are worthy of love means that you believe I deserve to be treated well - with respect and dignity. I deserve to… — Suze Orman Copy Share
If you're not staying on top of your money, you are putting your financial well-being at risk. — Suze Orman Copy Share
When you understand that your self-worth is not determined by your net-worth, then you'll have financial freedom — Suze Orman Copy Share
I think Oprah's [winfrey] learned from me that it's OK to be harsh on people because in one's harshness you can see transformation happen… — Suze Orman Copy Share
No well-planned retirement should be without long term care insurance. It is the very cornerstone of retirement security. — Suze Orman Copy Share
The chances of a bank going out of business are extremely slim, but it's always a good idea to spread around major sums so… — Suze Orman Copy Share
True generosity is an offering; given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable… — Suze Orman Copy Share
I'm a big advocate of a work-for-pay setup rather than an allowance that isn't attached to chores - it's a great way to impart… — Suze Orman Copy Share
