Sometimes poverty is the greatest gift you can ever be given. Sometimes loss is the key that leads you to gain. — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Success is not how many zeroes your bank account has. It's about making the most of the life you have. — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
It's not what you make, but how you feel about what you make and what you spend. — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
If you make any trades during the year, keep a record of each transaction for at least three years. — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Give to yourself as much as you give of yourself! This means you have to put yourself first. — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
The less you have to think about how to spend every dollar, the more likely you are to spend wisely. — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Sometimes your mind lets you do things with your money that make no sense. — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Money is kind of just like air - if you don't have air, you can't breathe. If you don't have money, I… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
There is no law saying you have to die before your assets can be passed to loved ones. In fact, gifting earlier… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
The prenup needs to be drawn up months before the wedding, not days - it's not something you slap together and sign… — 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
Courage is not always about action. It takes courage to do nothing rather than do something that you do not believe in… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Understand and accept the cycles of money. The setbacks you may have today or next year will not keep you from financial… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Pay off your mortgage before retirement, and that's one less bill you'll have to worry about when you're on a fixed income. — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Learn to recognize true wealth. Money itself will not make you financially free. That comes as a result of only that powerful… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
For all your long-term investments, such as retirement accounts that you won't touch for at least ten years, you need a mix… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Money you know you need or want to spend in the next few years is savings. Money you keep handy for an… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
If you can't afford the upkeep of your home, it makes no sense to do a reverse mortgage. You will just end… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
While a reverse mortgage can indeed be a viable way to generate income, it is very important to understand that after you… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
I want to be clear here: It does not matter what you say in your will or trust; the beneficiary document attached… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Money you won't need to use for at least seven years is money for investing. The goal here is to have your… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
The new American dream is one of responsibility. What is the bottom-line number that you're going to be able to pay back… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
A revocable living trust allows your heirs to avoid probate entirely and keeps you in complete control of your finances while you're… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
It may take you months or even a few years to build up an adequate emergency savings fund. That's okay. — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
You should keep a copy of your tax return indefinitely, but you need to save supporting documents for only three years. — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Give a portion of your money to others. By releasing an anxious grasp on your money, you will open yourself to receive… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Credit card issuers and HELOC lenders are like fair-weather friends: They cozy up to you in good times, but when the economy… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Remember: If the IRS suspects you haven't reported income, it can challenge returns from the past six years. So if you are… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
You must trust yourself more than you trust others. Pay attention to your inner voice - it will tell you if how… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Estate planning is an important and everlasting gift you can give your family. And setting up a smooth inheritance isn't as hard… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
I am a big believer that orderliness begets wealth. A pile of bills and statements - whether paid or not - is… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
If you wait to see how much money you have left at the end of the month to put toward savings, the… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Prenups are so unromantic - a sign of distrust, not love. Time for a reality check, my friends. First, drawing up a… — Suze Orman Copy Share Image
Yes, your kids should go to school. No, you shouldn't bankroll their degree whatever the cost. You've spent your life creating a… — 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
