Suze Orman

Personal Finance Author and Host of Women & Money

From living in a van and waiting tables for $400 a month on Chicago’s South Side to gracing Time’s 100 Most Influential and Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Powerful Women lists, Suze Orman has revolutionized how Americans handle money.

A two‑time Emmy winner and author of ten New York Times bestsellers, she’s become a cultural touchstone—spoofed on Saturday Night Live, hosting her own CNBC show and the Women & Money podcast, and co‑founding SecureSave to make emergency savings universal.

With her trademark blend of boldness and compassion, Suze inspires millions to conquer fear and seize control of their financial destinies. 

Education

B.A. in Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign 

Accolades

  • 45 years of experience
  • Daytime Emmy Awards
  • Named twice to Time magazine’s list of The World’s Most Influential People
  • Honored on Forbes list of World’s Most Powerful Women and Celebrity Top 10
  • New York Times bestseller
  • National Equality Award
  • GLAAD Vito Russo Award

Expertise in

  • Personal Finance
  • Budgeting and Money Management
  • Reducing Debt and Managing Credit
  • Investing Basics
  • Retirement Investing
  • Long-Term Wealth Building
  • Estate Planning
  • Insurance
  • Navigating Social Security and Medicare
  • Retirement Planning
  • Financial Longevity

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