This week, Mary Ann hopped on the mic with number one New York Times best selling author, producer, personal finance thought leader, and host of the Women & Money podcast, Suze Orman. We’re following up on Suze’s not-so-surprising-startup debut with SecureSave, what the company’s been up to and how Suze is thinking about protecting employees in today’s economy.Here’s what we got into: How little money many Americans have saved for emergencies and how SecureSave wants to change that How inflation may be making it harder for people to save when they have less money to do so We ended, as always, with a “lightning” round Q&A in which Suze revealed her secret weapon for success For the startup founders listening,  today is your last chance to apply to the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023! Fill out those applications while you still can, and Mary Ann and Alex will be back Friday to close out your week with a special guest.For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity’s Simplecast website. Equity drops at 7:00 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders, one that details how our stories come together and more! Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

In this engaging conversation, financial expert Suze Orman shares her wealth of knowledge on achieving success and financial security. She discusses essential tips for saving for young children and how to manage debt effectively. The importance of understanding retirement accounts, particularly Roth IRAs, comes into play. Suze also emphasizes financial literacy, especially for those facing significant debt, and offers strategies for smart savings tailored for grandchildren. Her advice is both practical and empowering!

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