Suze Orman

Suze Orman, the  well-known financial expert, recently shared her perspective on the real estate market, advising potential homebuyers to wait until September before making a purchase. Her reasoning? Persistently high mortgage rates and uncertainty in the broader economy. Mortgage Rates Remain...

As retirement draws closer, many people start to realize that things might not unfold quite as they expected. While you might have planned to work until 65 or longer, life has a way of throwing curveballs.  Health issues, job loss, or even being forced into early retirement due to unforeseen...

Personal finance expert Suze Orman has spent decades helping people build financial security and confidence. Over the years, she has developed a set of guiding principles that have shaped her own success. In a recent episode of the Women & Money podcast, Orman and her wife and co-host KT share...

Suze Orman has never been one to mince words when it comes to financial advice, and one particular encounter on her former TV show proved just how powerful her direct approach can be.  A recent episode of her "Women & Money" podcast featured a listener named Cathy, who had called into...

The 4% rule has been a trusted retirement planning guideline for decades. It's simple: withdraw 4% of your savings annually, adjust for inflation and your money should last throughout retirement. But Suze Orman believes it's time to abandon this so-called "golden rule." "It doesn't work anymore. I...

Retirement should be a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your decades of work. However, to ensure a comfortable retirement, you need dedicated planning and careful preparation. You also need to be willing to test your plan against potential financial curveballs.  Suze Orman recently...

The wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed more than 12,000 buildings, bringing attention to a growing problem beyond California: the rising cost of homeownership due to escalating insurance premiums and natural disaster risks. On a recent episode of her Women & Money podcast, Suze Orman warned...

In a recent conversation on her podcast, Suze Orman addressed a question from a listener, Vanessa, who purchased a whole life insurance policy for her 10-year-old daughter in 2017. The policy had a $100,000 benefit and required 20 years of monthly payments at $75. Vanessa and her husband had...

As the new year kicks off, all eyes are on Washington, where discussions about Social Security and Medicare are making waves. With talks swirling about changes to Social Security and Medicare, Suze Orman is urging calm. "We. Don't. Know," she said in her Jan. 2 blog post, pointing out that hasty...

Annuities are a popular financial product that can provide tax-deferred growth and guaranteed income. However, as Suze Orman explains on a recent episode of her Women & Money podcast, they aren’t always the best solution for everything.  A listener named Janet wrote into the show and...

Personal finance expert Suze Orman recently addressed a listener's question about protecting her financial assets for her children during a second marriage. On a recent episode of the Women & Money podcast, Orman provided advice to Susan, who is navigating financial decisions after marrying her...

When it comes to deciding between paying off debt or saving money, the answer isn't always straightforward. During a recent episode of the Women & Money podcast, Suze Orman tackled this question from Sharon, a 72-year-old listener.  Sharon explained that she has a $25,000 certificate of...

If there's one thing Suze Orman doesn't do, it's sugarcoat her advice. Whether she's calling out your latte habit or telling you to think twice about lending money to your family, the financial expert is never shy about laying down the law. This time, she's set her sights on your retirement...

Personal finance expert Suze Orman urges pre-retirees to take advantage of significant new opportunities to boost their 401(k) savings. Updated contribution rules will take effect in 2025, allowing workers aged 60 to 63 to save more than ever.  Higher Contribution Limits for 2025 The IRS...

Medicare is again making waves for retirees and this time it’s because of significant cost increases for 2025. In a recent blog post, personal finance expert Suze Orman broke down the numbers, clarifying that planning is more crucial than ever for anyone relying on Medicare in their...