Career
Podcast Episode - Suze School: There Is No Greater Teacher In Life, Than Money
KT joins Suze for this edition of Suze School, for a conversation inspired by an email from a listener who was feeling guilty about her wealth. They talk about why it’s important to be open and a
Keep Your Retirement Secure When Changing Jobs
More than 80% of Gen Z workers recently surveyed said changing jobs is central to their career strategy.
How to Negotiate Your Salary
If you have a recent college grad in the process of looking for their first full-time job, I want you to encourage them to negotiate their salary.
Ask Suze & KT Anything: Should Interns Enroll in a 401(k)? - Podcast Episode
On this Ask Suze and KT Anything episode, Suze answers your questions IRA conversions, pensions, discounted stocks, where to retire and more.
Podcast Episode - Ask Suze Anything: July 4, 2019
In this special July 4th episode of Ask Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money (and the men smart enough to pay attention) listeners Joe, Kathy, Gina, and Danielle.
Vacations are an Important Career Move
According to a national survey, more than half of Americans don’t use all their vacation days. I think that’s a bad career move. Vacations aren’t an indulgence, they are a necessity.
You Can’t Afford to Stay in a Job You Dislike
Given the looooong hours I know you put into your work, it seems obvious that you should get plenty of satisfaction from all that work. Yet according to Gallup less than one-third of workers are “involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work and workplace.”
The Big Mistake Half of Workers Make
A recent survey reports that 52% of workers who were eligible for paid vacation last year, didn’t use all their available time off.
Leaving a Job? Don’t Make These 4 Huge Mistakes.
If you have recently moved to a new job, or one of your 2017 resolutions is to make a move, I want you to be super smart with how you handle your retirement savings account you built at your old job.
Make the Most of Your 2017 Employee Benefits
The fall open enrollment period is just around the corner. If you’re like most people you’ll give it little attention and just stick with whatever you have this year. Big mistake. I want you to take the time to carefully comb through the details of every benefit and make sure you are making the best choices that will help build security in 2017 and beyond.
Teach your Children Well-Part 3: Give Your Kid’s Credit
Young adults are making a big mistake with their finances. Survey after survey reports that most millennials do not have a credit card. I am wholeheartedly on board with preferring a debit card. But everyone needs to also have a credit card and use it responsibly.
The Most Important Tax Tip: File ASAP!
I know you probably can compile a very long list of things you’d rather do than tackle your 2015 tax returns. But please listen to me: procrastination could cost you big time this year, if you anticipate you will be receiving a refund.
Conquer Your Retirement Fears
I don’t know about you, but if I see or hear of one more survey about how panicked most Americans are about their retirement, I will scream. That we have a national fear of retirement preparedness is abundantly clear. What we need now are less surveys and more advice on how to conquer retirement fears. Here are my key steps to start down your road to retirement financial freedom.
The Danger of Getting a Pay Increase
As year-end approaches, I know that’s when plenty of you will be sitting down with your manager for a year-end review. I sure hope there’s a pay raise involved. Given how stingy raises have been since the Great Recession, I want to make sure that you don’t blow it. Literally.
Student Loan Alert: Beware the Cost of Capitalization on Unsubsidized Staffords
Attention all college freshman, and returning students! If you have taken out an unsubsidized federal Stafford loan to help pay for college, I am betting you are making a big financial
Karma Is Not A Negotiating Tool
I am a big believer in karma. But to suggest that good karma should be the lynchpin of managing your career is not just wrong, but dangerous.
Suze Orman’s Dos and Don’ts during government turmoil
Congress’ shenanigans to shut down the government for 16 days this month has many Americans rightfully concerned about their personal finances.“If you don’t want to be affected by the actions—or lack of actions—in Washington, you and you alone are going to have to save yourself,” insists Suze Orman.
Resist home-buying pressure, Suze Orman advises
The recent rise in housing prices and the decrease in supply in certain parts of the country have some people willing to spend every nickel they have to get into the market now. But Suze Orman warns hopeful homebuyers not to be hasty and end up house poor.
