Suze Orman Quotes

When I come to work each day, whether as a commentator for TheStreet.com or a host of Mad Money With Jim Cramer, I have only one thought in mind: helping people with their money.

Maybe we should teach schoolchildren probability theory and investment risk management.

My investment advice is rooted in my understanding of economics.

I used to not talk much to anyone about my investments.

Women aren't driven by or thrilled by outperforming the market. They're much more excited about, 'Can I meet my goal?'

Too many people say to their brokers, I can't deal with this. Take my money. Do what you want. That's the worst attitude you can have.

Never take advice from anyone in a tie. They'll bankrupt you. Don't ask a general for advice on war, and don't ask a broker for advice on money.

Many people are in the dark when it comes to money, and I'm going to turn on the lights.

I think you'll do as well as most professionals. Most professionals don't beat the market. Let's not over-rate my industry. But if you have time, you can be in good mutual funds that have good records.

I invest in funds myself even though I run my own fund for my daughters.

I was a writer for 'New York' magazine. I had been to business school, but what did I know? Still, everybody from the receptionists on up to the editor would ask me what they should do with their money.

All my money is in a savings account. My dad has explained the stock market to me maybe 75 times. I still don't understand it.

I think people enjoy reading about money, but the people who are in charge of giving me guidance tell me not to talk about it in interviews. Why not? That's what everybody thinks about.

You have to know what you own. You have to really do your homework in terms of knowing what supports your bonds.

One of the first things I tell people is, if you want to learn about investing, you want to open an account and make real investments because that's when it becomes real.

Many financial advisors recommend that you diversify for your own protection. What they fail to tell you is that it is also for their protection. Since most financial advisors cannot tell you exactly which stock or mutual fund is a great investment, they tell you to buy a bunch of them.

Investing is not nearly as difficult as it looks. Successful investing involves doing a few things right and avoiding serious mistakes.

We shouldn't think anyone needs a Ph.D. in advanced investing in order to begin to invest.

We look at 'Kneading Dough' as a brand that stands for athletes being empowered to have a conversation about finances, about what they're going to do post-career, what they think about when they're not competing in their sport, what they're investing in.

My parents manage my money, though growing up I was very hands on with investments and made all the decisions, even on behalf of my parents.

I made money in my 20s, became sober in my 30s, looked around, and didn't know who I could trust for money advice.

I have millions of dollars, and I don't know finance. I've had some bad things happen in my career. I've got to educate myself. I sit down with my finance guy once a month and go over everything, line by line.

I'm completely irresponsible, I'm afraid. I'm ignorant about money as a commodity - I have never really understood it.

Well, the most important thing in investing is to know what you're investing in, and if you're confident in the outcome, it's important to stay true to your position.

Let's also teach people about pensions and savings, insurance and the like. But if they aren't already familiar with numbers that won't be as effective as it might be.