Date of Birth:
June 5, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois
Family:
Partner - Kathy Travis
Education:
Suze Orman received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1976.
Previous Employment:
In 1980, at the age of 29, Suze began working at Merrill Lynch as an Account Executive, where she remained until 1983.
From 1983-1987, Suze was the VP of Investments at Prudential Bache Securities.
In 1987, Suze began her own company, Suze Orman Financial Group, which she ran until 1997.
Published Books:
- The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom
- You've Earned It, Don't Lose It: Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make When You Retire
- The Courage to Be Rich
- The Road to Wealth
- The Laws of Money, the Lessons of Life
- The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous and Broke
- Women and Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny
Television Shows:
"The Suze Orman Show" on CNBC
"Financial Freedom" Hour on QVC
Packaged Portfolios:
- Ultimate Protection Portfolio
- FICO Kit
- Will & Trust Kit
- Insurance Kit
Awards:
Day Time Emmy Awards
2004 and 2006 awards for Outstanding Service Show Host


