Quotes By Suze Orman

If you have debt I'm willing to bet that general clutter is a problem for you too.

Your goal should be to pay off your credit card bills in full at the end of each month and set aside money toward your emergency savings.

Everybody in America started to define themselves by all these things they had around them. And all of a sudden it came tumbling down. So the old American dream has died, and that is a good thing.

Here's my gift-giving rule: Respect your current financial situation.

The only way you will ever permanently take control of your financial life is to dig deep and fix the root problem.

Learn how to prioritize all your debt. And did you know student loan debt is the most dangerous debt any of us can have?

When you're happy you find pure joy in your life. There are no regrets in this state of happiness - and that's a goal worth striving for in all areas of your life.

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 every penny is backed by insurance.

Many people are in the dark when it comes to money, and I'm going to turn on the lights.

If you're going to live in the house make it your goal to just pay off your mortgage.

The foundation of a financial fresh start actually has nothing to do with money or specific financial dos and don'ts.

To enjoy a long, comfortable retirement, save more today.

A wise woman knows how to summon her courage and do what is right, rather than what is easy.

Private student loans should be avoided at all costs.

It's impossible to map out a route to your destination if you don't know where you're starting from.

To make the most of your money, I recommend sticking with mutual funds that don't charge a commission when you buy or sell.

Don't let what others think or say get in your way; their actions reflect on them, not you.

Owning a home is a keystone of wealth - both financial affluence and emotional security.

Find $50 a month for savings. No excuses!

In all realms of life it takes courage to stretch your limits, express your power, and fulfill your potential... it's no different in the financial realm.

Recast your current problems into proactive goals.

Look everywhere you can to cut a little bit from your expenses. It will all add up to a meaningful sum.

So many financial dreams are thwarted by the failure to act upon good intentions.

If you pay off your mortgage before retirement, you take a huge financial load off your shoulders. You also become eligible to take out a reverse mortgage once you turn 62.

Make this the year you tackle that credit card debt once and for all.

The less money you owe, the less income you'll need and the less you'll have to save for tomorrow.

People have got to learn: if they don't have cookies in the cookie jar, they can't eat cookies.

If you wait until your children are high school seniors to spring it on them that there's not a whole lot of money for school, they won't have too many options.

When you give, give from the place of the heart because it is the right thing to do, not the easy thing to do.

Cut back your spending now.