Suze orman

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

If you have debt I'm willing to bet that general clutter is a problem for you too.

The foundation of a financial fresh start actually has nothing to do with money or specific financial dos and don'ts.

Understand and accept the cycles of money. The setbacks you may have today or next year will not keep you from financial freedom. If you hold on to your goals and dreams, you will get there.

People often panic when the markets go down and sell off their stocks - but then they aren't in the game when the markets are doing well.

You must recognize, embrace, and be honest about what is real for you today and allow that understanding to inform the choices you make. Only then will you be able to build the future of your dreams.

Take free money. No matter how in debt you are, if your employer offers a matching contribution on a 401(k) or other retirement vehicle, you must sign up and contribute enough to get the maximum...

Ignore the annual percentage rate when shopping for a mortgage.

We never had it as rough as the kids have it today. Look at the price of a gallon of gas or a piece of real estate or a college education.

You must trust yourself more than you trust others. Pay attention to your inner voice - it will tell you if how and in what you are investing is right for you.