Suze Orman Quotes

Cut back your spending now.

The way to build your savings is by spending less each month.

If you are spending too much, you cut back on spending and you raise your revenues. And that's it.

All workers, whether they are employed in the private or public sector, should avoid living 'paycheck to paycheck.' Studies show that every household wastes 10% or more of its salary or income on unnecessary expenditures or by not taking the time to shop for better prices. It's all a matter of proper budgeting.

A billion saved is a billion earned.

Pull in your belt, spend less, and reduce debt.

I've never met a budget that I couldn't coax a few extra dollars from - and I'll bet that you can do the same. For instance, you're probably buying more minutes and more cable channels than you use. Oh, and how many black skinny jeans do I count in your closet? You have enough money, just the wrong priorities.

I like to keep my money at the end of the day.

Still, most people don't have much money. So finding ways to come out a couple of thousand dollars ahead every year still matters.

Luckily I have a brother who looks after my administration and my money, because I'm a total spendthrift.

My first objective is to invest, and if I have anything spare, then I spend.

Don't overspend. Have budget days and splurge days.

If I can afford a $1,000 apartment, I'm going to try to find a $600 apartment and save the $400 towards something I want to invest in.

When it comes to finances, immigrants are far savvier than native-born Americans. They keep their expenses low. They save their money.

I put a portion of my salary to the side.

If you squander on a holyday, you will want on a workday unless you have been sparing.

And a musician has to learn to be frugal and to carefully manage financial affairs.

Find $50 a month for savings. No excuses!

I can only spend $140 a month in here. I'm saving, like, $10,000 a day.

By working toward a financial objective, you'll start to see the money add up for retirement or the credit card balance go down. But it doesn't have an immediate impact on your day-to-day life, and when it does - like when you're pinching pennies to save more - the immediate impact could feel negative.

I have a nest egg, and I don't buy above my means.

I was very fortunate that I saved my money and I still do.

Without frugality none can be rich, and with it very few would be poor.

Youth should be a savings bank.

When money was plentiful, I was the first one who told you to stack it. Live your life with it. Now that money slowed up, I'ma be the one telling you to save it like they ain't gon' make it no more.