Like your home's closets, your financial clutter needs an overhaul every now and again, and the payoff will go far beyond the psychic satisfaction of neatening up. Suze Orman closetclutterfinancial Change image and share on social
If you are worried about job security and do not have an adequate emergency fund (ideally eight months' worth of living expenses stashed away in a federally insured bank or credit union), you need to focus more on saving money than paying down the balance on your credit cards. Suze Orman adequatebalancebank share on social
Money is kind of just like air - if you don't have air, you can't breathe. If you don't have money, I don't think you'll want to breathe - you won't want to live. Suze Orman airbreathekind Change image and share on social
I have always advocated doing everything possible to pay off credit card balances; it's good financial management and the ticket to a strong FICO credit score. Suze Orman advocatebalancecard Change image and share on social
My greatest pleasure is still flying private. I spend between $300,000 to $500,000, depending on my year, on flying private. Suze Orman 000dependfly Change image and share on social
Ignore the annual percentage rate when shopping for a mortgage. Suze Orman annualignoremortgage Change image and share on social
The foundation of a financial fresh start actually has nothing to do with money or specific financial dos and don'ts. Suze Orman don'tsdosfinancial Change image and share on social
Those carrying a credit card balance should scale back to making the minimum payment each month so they have more money to put into savings. Suze Orman backbalancecard Change image and share on social
Raise your auto and home deductibles to $1,000 or more, and your premium cost falls at least 10 percent. Suze Orman 000autocost Change image and share on social
Yes, your kids should go to school. No, you shouldn't bankroll their degree whatever the cost. You've spent your life creating a sound financial plan; don't upend it by suspending your retirement savings or taking out a home equity line of credit to pay for a pricey college. Suze Orman bankrollcollegecost share on social
