Suze Orman (Influential Business Woman)

By Charles Joseph | Editor, Financial Affairs

Suze Orman is a financial advisor, author, and television personality. She has written several books on the topic of personal finance and has hosted her own show on CNBC for over a decade. Her advice centers around creating a healthy relationship with money and taking control of one’s financial future.

In addition to her writing and television work, Orman also gives talks and workshops on financial planning and investing.

Who Is Suze Orman?

Orman was born in 1951 and grew up in a middle-class Jewish family in Chicago, Illinois. She received her BA from the University of Illinois and her MBA from Golden Gate University.

After working as a stockbroker and then as a vice president at Merrill Lynch, Orman decided to strike out on her own as a financial planner. Her first book, “You’ve Earned It, Don’t Lose It,” was published in 1983.

Since then, Orman has become one of the most recognizable names in personal finance. She has been featured on Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and CBS Sunday Morning.

Want More Financial Tips?

Get Our Best Stuff First (for FREE)
We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe anytime.

In 2009, Time magazine named Orman one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Suze Orman Biography (Video)



More Financial Guides

Jeff Bezos (His Net Worth Is Surprising)

When Jeff Bezos first created Amazon, few could expect that within just a couple of decades, he would be a household name — and the second richest man...

History of Banking (from Babylon to Bitcoin)

It's hard to imagine what we would do without safe, secure places to store and manage our money — that is, what we would do without banks. But have...

Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps (for Financial Security)

Building a secure financial future is a daunting task, especially if you’re starting from scratch. That’s why personal finance guru Dave Ramsey...

Six-Figure Salary Secrets (What Does It Get You?)

For so many people, a six-figure salary embodies the American dream. You go to college, get a good job, buy a house and provide for your family with your...



17 Shares
Tweet
Share
Share
Pin