“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.”
Money
“The last thing family and friends want is for you to spend money on them that you don't have or that you can't really spare.”
FamilyAll Quotes by Suze Orman
“A big part of financial freedom is having your heart and mind free from worry about the what-ifs of life.”
Finance“The most important loan to pay is your student loan. It's more important than your mortgage, car and credit card payments. You cannot discharge student loan debt in the majority of cases.”
Car“The less money you owe, the less income you'll need and the less you'll have to save for tomorrow.”
Money“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.”
Happiness“Who would you want to be giving you advice? Somebody who doesn't have any money?”
Money“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.”
Dreams“We women know how to take care of everybody so well. But the one person we have written out of the equation is us.”
Women“Never, ever invest money that you will need prior to three to five years - minimum.”
Money“I always say, 'People first, then money, then things.'”
Money“Here's my gift-giving rule: Respect your current financial situation.”
Respect“Rather than saying, 'My checking account is a wreck,' change it to 'I will learn how to track my spending and balance my checkbook.'”
Change“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.”
Courage“In order to create lasting security you must learn to stand in your truth.”
Truth“If you are worried about job security and do not have an adequate emergency fund (ideally eight months' worth of living expenses stashed away in a federally insured bank or credit union), you need to focus more on saving money than paying down the balance on your credit cards.”
Money“The key to making money is to stay invested.”
Money“Like your home's closets, your financial clutter needs an overhaul every now and again, and the payoff will go far beyond the psychic satisfaction of neatening up.”
Home“Those carrying a credit card balance should scale back to making the minimum payment each month so they have more money to put into savings.”
Money“If you're not staying on top of your money, you are putting your financial well-being at risk.”
Money“Many people are in the dark when it comes to money, and I'm going to turn on the lights.”
Finance