I think Suze Orman's appeal for women lies in that women derive a certain significant portion of their identity and their self esteem by considering themselves different from men. Even though I'm a woman, I'm a fairly Asperger-y woman, so I don't understand what the big deal is about being different (seems to me it basically means I have to sit down to pee) or how women are significantly different from men, but I am aware that many women DO like to differentiate themselves from men.

If Suze Orman's book for women will get women thinking seriously about their own finances and their own financial future, who cares if some of the advice is a little (okay, a lot) strange?

In particular, I don't get the thing about a purported link between cleanliness and wealth. But then, I like my clutter and one of my favorite pastimes is getting grubby in my heavily-planted, even overgrown garden. That doesn't mean I overlook things, which seems to be Orman's implication.

My finances are a bit cluttery, but just as I know every bulb and perennial in every flower bed, I also know every stock, fund and account in my portfolio. Oops. That's probably an Asperger's thing.

Ultimately, many women need to be more involved in their own finances and their own financial future. If it takes a pink-bound book with ribbons and rosepetal paper pages, I don't care as long as it moves those women to do what they need to do.

I think that Suze Orman is the cause of a lot of envy. She is a succesful women in finances and that, is threatening a lot of insecured men. I believe she is great; she offer advice on not only finances, but also on psychological issues showing that she cares about people and not only on her own personal interest.

Lorvin R.

In Asia, woman handles money and it is man's duty to give everything he earns so the woman can manages the financial affairs of the household since they are more genetically fit than we do (live longer, healthier). It is tragic to see American older female senior completely helpless once their husband passed away and they are taken by crooks alike and have absolute no ideal how to handle it. It is a skill that should be taught in American school. Money is the number one reason for all divorces in the world and let's not let that happened to you. The philosophers who told you that money isn't important is blatantly stupid. It is like food..it is essential.

what a stupid article. first of all, this book is aimed at women who most likely don't know a lot about how to handle personal finances as well as they would like to. it is not written for finance majors. its good basic advice. anyone who would even have credit card debt at all is not very financially savvy and won't be able to understand an extremely complicated book, so this a great solution for those people. suze orman seems to have a lot of critics, but so what. at least she is reaching an audience that might not otherwise learn some fundamental basics about personal finance. no one should have credit card debt.

Suze Orman doesn't know what she is talking about when it comes to mortgages. She thinks everybody should be in a 30 year fixed rate mortgage, or, even worse, a 15 year fixed rate. She refuses to take an individuals personal circumstances into the equation at all. She is dead against adjustable rates or loans that may result in negative amortization. These types of loans are perfect for certain people and can prove to be GREAT choices for the disiplined investor.

Suze is authentic, sincere and trusted by women.
Therefore, her perspective and advice about women and their investments is taken seriously ( by women) As a result, more women are making changes in the way they view money and securing their financial future...something long overdue. Our culture has been one (simply stated) of..men know how to make (and invest) money and women know
about cooking, raising children and the home. what a crock! most of us "bought that"

Great article.

Pramod Kumar
http://www.OnlineGuruSeminar.com

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Suze isn't talking to seasoned investers who want to do stuff like leverage their homes against stock investments and whatnot. She's talking to people who aren't saving or investing, at all, and need to get started. For those people, a fixed rate mortgage is exactly where they need to be.

Of course, the best mortgage of all is to not have one but that's only for the most advanced and disciplined.

Susie I can't look at her anymore --right about the white teeth. and since she on the channel all day and night I can't stand her voice either., I'm a women. sorry susie. You are annoying.

If Suze Orman were a man, would there be any comments about her appearance?