We never had it as rough as the kids have it today. Look at the price of a gallon of gas or a piece of real estate or a college education. Suze Orman collegeeducationestate Change image and share on social
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 the value of money to your children. Suze Orman advocateallowanceattach Change image and share on social
Anything that gets people to think harder about their financial security and take some responsibility is a good thing. Suze Orman financialgoodhard Change image and share on social
Private student loans should be avoided at all costs. Suze Orman avoidcostloan Change image and share on social
Find $50 a month for savings. No excuses! Suze Orman excusefindmonth Change image and share on social
If you make any trades during the year, keep a record of each transaction for at least three years. Suze Orman makerecordtrade Change image and share on social
For seven years after college, I was a waitress at the Buttercup Bakery in Berkeley, and from there I got a job at Merrill Lynch as an account executive, from where I went to vice president of investments for Prudential-Bache Securities. I started my own firm in 1987. Suze Orman accountbachebakery share on social
I get so frustrated when people tell me it's unrealistic to create an eight-month emergency savings fund, or have money saved for a home down payment, or pay off their $5,000 credit card balance. Suze Orman 000balancecard 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
