Suze Orman's Women & Money (And Everyone Smart Enough To Listen) How To Make Wise Financial Decisions
Jan 18, 2026
Fear can be a major hurdle in making wise financial decisions, especially for retirees facing market volatility. Suze Orman emphasizes the importance of a calm state in protecting wealth and making thoughtful choices. She explains how fear, linked to our nervous system, can lead to costly reactions like impulsive selling. Practical advice includes taking deep breaths, reassessing financial needs, and trusting a suitable financial advisor. Ultimately, listeners are reassured of their resilience and power over financial fears.
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Safety Needed For Wise Decisions
- If your body does not feel safe, your brain cannot make wise financial decisions.
- Suze Orman links biological stress responses to poor money choices in volatile markets.
Calm State Protects Wealth
- A calm state lets you stick to your plan and make intelligent choices during volatility.
- Suze Orman says calmness preserves wealth by enabling rational actions like dollar-cost averaging.
Urgency Is The Enemy Of Wealth
- Fear triggers fight-or-flight and urgent actions that destroy wealth.
- Suze Orman warns urgency to act immediately is the number one enemy of wealth.