Suze Orman

“They got married, they got divorced, and half their money goes out the window.”

“I always say, 'People first, then money, then things.'”

“If you wait until your children are high school seniors to spring it on them that there's not a whole lot of money for school, they won't have too many options.”

“Your goal should be to pay off your credit card bills in full at the end of each month and set aside money toward your emergency savings.”

“Those carrying a credit card balance should scale back to making the minimum payment each month so they have more money to put into savings.”

“If you're not staying on top of your money, you are putting your financial well-being at risk.”

“Never, ever invest money that you will need prior to three to five years - minimum.”

“To make the most of your money, I recommend sticking with mutual funds that don't charge a commission when you buy or sell.”

“Here's my gift-giving rule: Respect your current financial situation.”

“In order to create lasting security you must learn to stand in your truth.”

“We women know how to take care of everybody so well. But the one person we have written out of the equation is us.”