Suze Orman's Women & Money (And Everyone Smart Enough To Listen)

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Nov 2, 2025 • 15min

Make A Date With Your Money - Revisited

Listeners are encouraged to set aside a day to thoroughly review their finances, focusing on insurance coverage and making sure beneficiaries are correctly designated. Suze details the importance of checking home, flood, and earthquake policies. She provides strategies for managing high-interest credit card debt and emphasizes creating a solid debt payoff plan using the avalanche method. The discussion also covers the must-have legal documents for financial stability and the importance of monitoring credit reports to protect against identity theft.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 33min

Nobody Cares About Your Money More Than You Do

In this engaging discussion, questions about Social Security changes and recovering from disability take center stage. Listeners ponder whether to pay off significant mortgages or invest elsewhere. Suze offers insights on handling crypto inheritances, emphasizing the importance of proper beneficiary designations. The pros and cons of insurance versus self-insuring in high-risk areas are explored, along with advice for young earners on building wealth without a financial advisor. Plus, there's a fun debate on whether a luxury trip is wise when savings are on the line!
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Oct 26, 2025 • 26min

Can I Retire Next Year?

Discover how to navigate trusts, especially when facing divorce, with expert advice on creating separate trusts. Learn about proper diversification in investments and why Suze favors specific stocks. Get insights on what information is crucial for determining retirement readiness. Suze emphasizes the importance of estate planning for young adults and explains preferred methods for gifting to children. Lastly, tune in for a thought-provoking reminder that prioritizing people should always come before money and possessions.
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Oct 23, 2025 • 28min

Your Fear of The Unknown Keeps You From The Truth of The Known

Suze and KT tackle pressing financial queries, from when to claim Social Security to the intricacies of trust language and capital gains. They dive into the tough conversation about separating finances during divorce, emphasizing the importance of confronting reality. Listeners learn about the seven-year rule for credit collections and the timing of Roth 401(k) rollovers. Suze also clarifies strategies for converting IRAs and managing required minimum distributions efficiently. It's a treasure trove of practical financial advice and candid conversations!
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Oct 19, 2025 • 30min

Don’t Sell The House To Get Out of Debt

This conversation dives into smart investing strategies like using a Roth IRA and ETFs to help ease money fears. It also discusses the importance of prioritizing living well over costly whole life insurance. A warning is shared about the pitfalls of selling a home to escape debt, emphasizing the need to tackle the root financial issues. Estate planning tips focus on term policies and revocable living trusts, while listeners are reassured about navigating market crash worries and optimizing retirement account strategies.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 31min

How Can I Learn About Personal Finance?

This episode dives into practical advice for young adults learning personal finance. Suze emphasizes the importance of assessing health and retirement needs before investing. She warns against cash value life insurance and advocates for term life when necessary. Listeners hear about the risks of mixing CDs with market returns and the need to diversify real estate investments. Suze also discusses the benefits of Roth conversions at any age and highlights strategies for managing liquidity before retirement. It's a treasure trove of financial wisdom!
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Oct 12, 2025 • 28min

The Certainty of Uncertainty

Uncertainty is the driving force behind stock market volatility. Suze advises maintaining calm and dollar-cost averaging in quality stocks, even during dips. She also discusses the impact of geopolitical tensions and tariffs on tech stocks like NVIDIA. Furloughed federal workers receive specific guidance on protecting their financial futures. Additionally, Suze clarifies the risks associated with IRAs and emphasizes that patience pays off in volatile times.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 31min

Eternally Grateful

This conversation dives into maximizing retirement contributions with strategic advice on choosing between Roth and traditional plans. It explores smart investment options to replace rental income after selling property while focusing on secure financial futures for adult children. They discuss whether to pay off a low-rate mortgage or invest extra cash, offering insights on how to handle significant sums and the importance of proper trust funding. These engaging topics provide valuable tips for anyone looking to enhance their financial wellness.
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Oct 5, 2025 • 33min

Do You Have Faith In Who You Are?

This episode tackles essential financial questions from listeners. Suze shares insights on balancing spending with financial security, especially after major life changes. She clarifies how to evaluate 401(k) advisors and explains the intricacies of leaving property to heirs. The conversation also covers IRA rules, stock order types, and the benefits of critical illness insurance. For those starting saving later in life, Suze emphasizes the importance of addressing debts first and making gradual contributions. Tune in for empowering financial guidance!
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Oct 2, 2025 • 21min

How You Can Get Through A Shutdown (Even If You're Not A Federal Employee)

Surviving a government shutdown requires a plan. Key advice includes identifying essential expenses and communicating with creditors for support. Use credit wisely and consider Roth IRA contributions only as a last resort. Take this time as a wake-up call to build an emergency fund of 8-12 months. Prepare legally for worst-case scenarios, and remember that the stock market typically rebounds after crises. Stay disciplined in your investments and focus on long-term goals for financial resilience.

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