Suze Orman's Women And Money

On this edition of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners selected and read by KT.  We hear from Marque, A Big Fan, Lauren, Debbie, Julie, Deedee, Claire, Sammy, Eileen, Van, Newly Weds, and Taryn.  Plus, Suze answers the KT Quiz Question from last week. This week’s questions: Should I take advantage of investment DRIPS? Is it a good idea to add mortgage protection insurance? Should I pay off my student loans, or max out my ROTH IRA? Can my husband contribute to his ROTH IRA with money he gets from Social Security? Can you give me advice on paying fees for having a ROTH IRA? What is the difference between a HELOC and refinancing my mortgage? Can you clarify how ROTHs are taxed? How much of an emergency fund is too much? Is accidental term life insurance, with no medical exams, a good idea? Is now a good time to convert from a traditional IRA to a ROTH IRA? Should my husband and I invest in separate IRAs or fund a joint one? What should I do with the money I’ll make fr

On this episode, Suze gives us a lesson about the differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage and why it’s vital we know the difference.  Taking our healthcare seriously is so important and being aware of those costs can help you stay secure and safe.  To attend the Webinar Suze talked about, please click here.   To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE. Join Suze’s Women & Money Community for FREE and ASK SUZE your questions which may just end up on her podcast! To ask Suze a question, download by following one of these links: CLICK HERE FOR APPLE   CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE PLAY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners selected and read by KT.  We hear from Claudia, Cecilia, Lisa, Ann, Mary Beth, a different Lisa and Theresa.  Plus the debut of KT’s Quiz Question, supplied by Paula. They ask: My parents asked me to help them manage their finances. What is the best way I can help them? How much time does one have between selling a home and buying another, to avoid capital gains tax? Does having a will help one avoid probate? My mom wants my sister and I to take over ownership of her condo.  What is the best way for us to do this? Can you explain the 10 year rule for inherited IRA’s? Can I fund a ROTH IRA with future TSP payments? Can I collect Social Security at age 66, if I plan to work until I’m 70? KT’s Quiz Question, how would YOU answer this: Should I take money from my 401(k) to buy a home in two years, or should I rent? To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE. JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Mone

In this episode, Suze talks about how we should be united with all aspects of our lives.  Are we united with our money, our health and with the people with whom we’re in relationships?  If not, then how can we get there?   To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE. JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Money Community for FREE and ASK SUZE your questions which may just end up on her podcast! To ask Suze a question, download by following one of these links: CLICK HERE FOR APPLE   CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE PLAY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suze and KT took some days off around the election, so we bring you a special Best Of episode from May of 2019.   In this episode, Suze shares with you the book that set her on the path to financial freedom. Now, this book was not written by Suze and it has an interesting title, so sit back and join her on that journey. Get the book Suze talks about, here.  To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE. JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Money Community for FREE and ASK SUZE your questions which may just end up on her podcast! To ask Suze a question, download by following one of these links: CLICK HERE FOR APPLE   CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE PLAY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Suze shares a personal story about one of her dear friends.  She also tells us the four key things we need to remember, in order to be successful leaders in our own lives and with our money. To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE. JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Money Community for FREE and ASK SUZE your questions which may just end up on her podcast! To ask Suze a question, download by following one of these links: CLICK HERE FOR APPLE   CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE PLAY   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this “Short & Sweet” edition of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners selected and read by KT. We hear from Susan, Erika, Erica, Alicia, Christina, Rosie, Tess, Jen, Anonymous, Julie, and Roth Confused. They ask: Should I invest money I received as a gift or put It into a high interest savings account? I co-signed a former friend’s car loan. That person defaulted and had the car repossessed. My credit is now negatively affected, what can I do? As a single mom, should I authorize my three-year-old daughter on my credit cards to help her build good credit? Can I still collect my deceased ex-husband’s social security? I opened a UMGA / UTMA account for my 17-year-old son. Was this the right account to open? How can I avoid paying capital gains tax on a home I own and rent out? Can you recommend a good ID theft insurance company? I am looking for some more clarity on how I should contribute to a Roth IRA. Should I continue to give to charity while I am paying down my credit ca

There is a storm affecting Suze’s ability to send her podcast today. Suze presents this special "Best Of" from November 1, 2018, where she and Sarah ask and answer the question: how critical is it to surround yourself with people that are responsible with money? Also, Suze speaks with Antoinette, who is dating a man deep in debt with little income. She wants to know, should she stay or go? To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE. JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Money Community for FREE and ASK SUZE your questions which may just end up on her podcast! To ask Suze a question, download by following one of these links: CLICK HERE FOR APPLE   CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE PLAY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners (as read by KT) Susan, Jenna, Megan & Brian, Aisha, Carol, Regina, Mihala, Marisha, Anonymous, and Lisa.  They ask: Where can someone find a place to rent and build one’s credit after filing for bankruptcy? What are your daily habits that made you who you are? Can my husband and I afford to buy a new rental property? Should my husband and I get term life insurance? If I divorce my husband, am I still entitled to his retirement annuity? I contributed more than the law will allow to my Roth IRA. What can I do? I’m the mother of two children and starting over at 41. Can you point me in the right direction on life insurance? All my credit is in derogatory status. What can I do to increase my credit score? I’m going through a divorce and need advice on separating finances. What advice do you have? I’m 61 and have been laid off three times in the last seven years. I’m ready to throw in the towel and just collect Social Securi

In this episode, Suze takes us back to “Suze School” for a lesson on Roth IRAs and the tax ramifications of each account. Pay attention and listen again, for this is important information you need to know. To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE. JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Money Community for FREE and ASK SUZE your questions which may just end up on her podcast! To ask Suze a question, download by following one of these links: CLICK HERE FOR APPLE   CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE PLAY   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners (as read by KT) Marcella, Mahala, Kelly Jo, Christi & Steve, the Boyers, Alana, Lori, Amy, and Nicole.  They ask: What advice do you have so I can get a raise at work? What type of term insurance should I get? What are the financial benefits of being married? Can we have an emergency fund in a Roth IRA? We’re three years away from retirement, should we convert some of our traditional IRA to Roth IRAs? My mother is 68 and has a whole life policy, should she change it to a term policy? Is it a good idea to continue paying my fiance rent on the home we live in but he owns after we get married, especially if my name does not go on the title? Should I have more Parent Plus loans or dip into my TSP to help pay for college education for my children? Should my husband take his early retirement as an annuity or a lump sum? To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE. JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Money Comm

In this episode, Suze takes us back to “Suze School” for a lesson about why it’s time to pivot. We need to make sure that we’re making the right investments. Are life insurance and real-estate the right choices? Listen now and find out. To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE. JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Money Community for FREE and ASK SUZE your questions which may just end up on her podcast! To ask Suze a question, download by following one of these links: CLICK HERE FOR APPLE   CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE PLAY To find the right Credit Union for you, CLICK HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners (as read by KT) Tracy, Kierra, Grant, Katie, Sam, Diane, Brijesh, Sue, and Debbie.  They ask: Should I pay off my student loans and timeshare with the money I’ll make from the sale of my house? Do you have tips on how a young person can save money? Will I lose any compounding interest by moving a TSP to a Roth TSP? I have opened separate Roth IRAs. Can we no longer contribute to my husband’s company-sponsored Roth? What documents should non-married, romantic partners have to own a home, together? I am a widow drowning in debt. Should I take out a mortgage on the home I own outright or dip into a 401k? How can I stop being bullied by my daughter to send her to an expensive four-year veterinary school? Will I get more money if I wait longer to take my social security? Should I pause on finishing college to pay off my debts? Take advantage of the special Louise Hay Birthday Celebration and get Suze’s course for free. Go h

In this episode, Suze helps us deal with these crazy times. She takes us to Suze School for lessons about dollar-cost averaging, leaving one’s assets to one’s beneficiaries, and standing in one’s truth. To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE. JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Money Community for FREE and ASK SUZE your questions which may just end up on her podcast! To ask Suze a question, download by following one of these links: CLICK HERE FOR APPLE   CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE PLAY To find the right Credit Union for you, CLICK HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners (as read by KT) Amy, Kim, Cat, Marissa, Chris, Tim, Leigh, and Fran.  They ask: Should I continue to fund my 457b or pay down my debt? I’m not working due to the pandemic and need to pay back a loan I took out from my 401k. Should I do that in installments or in a lump sum? My husband and I are debt-free and cash-heavy. How should we invest to feel secure? How can I best retire at 55? Should I use my 401k or savings to pay off my mortgage? I lost my job due to the pandemic. Is now a good time to roll my 401k into a Roth IRA? I just retired and have 11 years left on my mortgage. Should I refinance for a slightly lower rate? What advice do you have when starting a new relationship at 62 and looking to couple finances? To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE.  JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Money Community for FREE and ASK SUZE your questions which may just end up on her podcast! To ask Suze a que

In this episode, Suze shares three powerful stories from people in her life. We get lessons on confirming and clarity, how less can really be more, and why planning is so important.   To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE. JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Money Community for FREE and ASK SUZE your questions which may just end up on her podcast! To ask Suze a question, download by following one of these links: CLICK HERE FOR APPLE   CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE PLAY To find the right Credit Union for you, CLICK HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners Sandra, Melinda, Millagros, Amy, Angeline, Shelly, and Sheri. Today’s questions are read by a very special guest, by the way! They ask: After my divorce, should I find a fixer-upper home or spend all my money on a new house? Should I stay in my 401k or get a Roth IRA? Why does my employer want to take money back from my 401k when I worked there for only a couple of years? I am 38 and getting a divorce. Should I give up half of my house or half of my retirement account to my soon-to-be ex-husband? Where should I keep my Must Have documents and with whom? Should my 91-year-old grandmother cash in her Universal Life Insurance policy since it’s all paid up? My life insurance rates keep going up, the older I get. What can I do, to have affordable life insurance? To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE. JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Money Community for FREE and ASK SUZE your questions which may just

In this episode, Suze reflects on the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how our world has turned upside down. What can we do to make sure we’re strong emotionally and financially? What can we do to be secure as more jobs shift to automation? What can we do to live within our needs and not be held hostage to our wants?  To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE. JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Money Community for FREE and ASK SUZE your questions which may just end up on her podcast! To ask Suze a question, download by following one of these links: CLICK HERE FOR APPLE   CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE PLAY To find the right Credit Union for you, CLICK HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners about last Sunday’s “The Life Of Flowers” episode concerning the Must Have Documents. Questions came into the app from Olga, Tina K, CokeP, DiamondRoad369, J13, Gabe, Jackie G, JoePro, Marta M, B Muckley, Nam, and GD Jacoby. They ask: Why do you need a will and a living revocable trust? Our bank doesn’t transfer our accounts into our trust name. What can we do? We received a modification when we refinanced. Will the modification be voided if we put the house into a trust? Would our youngest daughter pay income taxes if we gave our house to her (upon our death) via the living revocable trust? Can I transfer my original documents into your Must Have documents program? Can you explain what the incapacity clause is? Is a living trust the same as a revocable trust? Is the tax shelter for an irrevocable trust worth it? My older brother has no children, does he need a living revocable trust? How can I ensure that when I die, m

In this episode, Suze shares a sad and heartfelt story about a friend who recently passed away. This person did not have the Must Have documents in place to help his loved ones figure out his end of life wishes.  Let today’s podcast serve as a guide for you, to reinforce your planning, so you can be organized to the end and your wishes can be met. To Become A Must Have Documents Suze Ambassador,CLICK HERE. JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Money Community for FREE and ASK SUZE your questions which may just end up on her podcast! To ask Suze a question, download by following one of these links: CLICK HERE FOR APPLE   CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE PLAY To find the right Credit Union for you, CLICK HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.