Quotes by Suze Orman

Writing is hard work, not magic. It begins with deciding why you are writing and whom you are writing for. What is your intent? What do you want the reader to get out of it? What do you want to get out of it. Its also about making a serious time commitment and getting the project done.

Women fake orgasms and men fake finances.

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

Money you know you need or want to spend in the next few years is savings. Money you keep handy for an emergency belongs in savings. Money you hope to use soon for a down payment on a house belongs in savings. And all savings belong in a low-risk bank savings account or money market account.

Heres my gift-giving rule: Respect your current financial situation.

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

You must recognize, embrace, and be honest about what is real for you today and allow that understanding to inform the choices you make. Only then will you be able to build the future of your dreams.

Understand and accept the cycles of money. The setbacks you may have today or next year will not keep you from financial freedom. If you hold on to your goals and dreams, you will get there.

True generosity is an offering given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable possession you can share.

If youre financially responsible, your children have a much better chance to grow up financially responsible.

Money is such an amazing teacher: What you choose to do with your money shows whether you are truly powerful or powerless.

Happiness is not a luxury. It is a necessity. When we are happy, we are in the best possible place to be good to ourselves and those we love.

Estate planning is an important and everlasting gift you can give your family. And setting up a smooth inheritance isnt as hard as you might think.

The last thing family and friends want is for you to spend money on them that you dont have or that you cant really spare.

True generosity is an offering given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable possession you can share.

Time is key to building your financial security.

Credit card companies are jacking up interest rates, lowering credit limits, and closing accounts - and people who have made timely payments are not exempt. So even if you pay off your balance - and thats tough when interest rates are insanely high - theres a good chance your credit limit will be slashed, and that will hurt your FICO score.

When you are grateful - when you can see what you have - you unlock blessings to flow in your life.

People have got to learn: if they dont have cookies in the cookie jar, they cant eat cookies.

A big part of financial freedom is having your heart and mind free from worry about the what-ifs of life.