Who watched Suze Orman tonite?

[justme8]

But on this show (5/31/08) she did give good advice (re - relationship).

It wasn't really advice as much as telling the person to take a look at their relationship ... that perhaps the finances brought up wasn't what was bothering the person (and I think that is sound 'advice' to give to anyone, rather than merely answering the financial question as though her particular situation and how she felt about the man she is about to marry doesn't play into it).

I like Suze Orman and think the entire U.S. wouldn't be in the mess we are in now, if way more people followed her advice. She definitely tells people not to buy things OR HOUSES that they cannot afford. Our housing mess is due entirely to people buying houses they cannot afford - just because banks would give them loans. And this housing mess has hurt others who do follow Suze's advice.

If you can't afford a fancy vacation, then you don't go on one. Same with buying too many clothes or shoes or a house too big for what you can afford.

And failing to "save for a rainy day" is another big mistake that most people make. Also failing to take out adequate insurance (as a back up --- I'm a big believer in having disability insurance because anyone could get in a car accident and you sure want to still have money for mortgage and food).

[gamecock43]

'Jane' could be a Heston heir. I dont know anything about rich families and who's died lately specifically. When someone says the Heston family, I think of that old hollywood cowboy actor (charlton heston?) though I doubt you are referring to that guy, cuz actors dont make that kind of money.
I thought it was a clue that the woman said she has been broke before, implying there is drama going on in the family and she has previously been cut off.

[justme8]

Maybe the problem is this: Those that need to watch Suze Orman are out shopping or on fancy vacations or think they'd don't need advice, and those of us watching are, in general, the people who do not need her advice. We are already doing most of what Suze advises.

[justme8]

Gamecock43:

I think Charleton Heston was known to have tons of money in his latter years. And he did die in April 2008.

You only have 90 days to do a rollover from 401K to IRA.

Also, she did not mention that her mother was dead. And Charleton's wife is still alive. The daughter is adopted.

[gamecock43]

I think Suzes just a tad ahead of her time. There is no money education out there. School children would benefit from learning how to follow stocks, learning how to budget, calculate tax, interest, and mortgages.
We are to reliant on parents teaching the kids, and everyone knows how that is going, or there are too many industries dependant on people being financially ignorant.

[gamecock43]

How did a MOVIE STAR get 40 million dollars!? Forgetting that there is a wife and brother who are also inheriting money and assuming 40 million was the total amount...how does a movie star have that kind of money? wow.

[disneysteve]

But on this show (5/31/08) she did give good advice (re - relationship).

I agree. I just think sometimes (not on this episode) she goes a little too far.

[disneysteve]

Maybe the problem is this: Those that need to watch Suze Orman are out shopping or on fancy vacations or think they'd don't need advice, and those of us watching are, in general, the people who do not need her advice. We are already doing most of what Suze advises.

I disagree. If that were true, the calls and "can I afford it" questions would all be pretty boring. Everybody would get "approved" and nobody would be calling in with financial difficulties. Clearly, folks who need help are watching.

[justme8]

Aaron Spelling is a weird one --- He had $500 million and left it all to his wife, except for $850,000 to a couple kids. $850K is a drop in the bucket when you have $500 million -- it's almost an insult.


Plus his wife doesn't need $500 mil --- she could do well on $300 million -- and he could have left $100 mil to each of 2 kids. It doesn't really make sense.

[justme8]

Disney Steve:

But those people calling in (watching the show, too) are being financially responsible. The non-financially responsible people just go buy what they want and go into massive credit card debt. We all know that is true.

[disneysteve]

How did a MOVIE STAR get 40 million dollars!? Forgetting that there is a wife and brother who are also inheriting money and assuming 40 million was the total amount...how does a movie star have that kind of money? wow.

Are you serious? Of course they have that kind of money. Take a look at this list:
List of highest-paid actors - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bruce Willis (#2 on the list) earned $103 million just for "The Sixth Sense", just one movie out of all he has done in his career.

I'm sure Charlton Heston also earned plenty from work outside of acting such as speaking engagements and such. Many famous people earn up to $50,000 for giving a speech. Heston probably wasn't in that category, but he certainly could have gotten $10,000 for an appearance.

[disneysteve]

Aaron Spelling is a weird one --- He had $500 million and left it all to his wife, except for $850,000 to a couple kids. $850K is a drop in the bucket when you have $500 million -- it's almost an insult.


Plus his wife doesn't need $500 mil --- she could do well on $300 million -- and he could have left $100 mil to each of 2 kids. It doesn't really make sense.

A lot of people don't want to give their kids a ton of money. Look at Warren Buffet. Also, keep in mind that Spelling's kids probably already have money. Tori earns millions on her own.

[justme8]

Dsiney: You said "clearly those that need help are watching"

That's not true at all.

All statistics show that people are saving hardly anything and the majority of people have 5 to 13 credit cards and have amassed lots of credit card debt. Those people are the ones that should be watching and are not!

[disneysteve]

Disney Steve:

But those people calling in (watching the show, too) are being financially responsible. The non-financially responsible people just go buy what they want and go into massive credit card debt. We all know that is true.

Yes, they are being responsible by calling for help. But when they lay out their problem, it is often clear that they have not been responsible up until that point.

I truly wonder sometimes about the folks calling in for the "Can I Afford It?" segment. What the heck are some of these people thinking? Like the guy last night who earned about $35,000 but wanted to buy a $45,000 car.

[gamecock43]

Bruce Willis (#2 on the list) earned $103 million just for "The Sixth Sense", just one movie out of all he has done in his career.
yeah, I guess your right. I hear actors/actress earnings and any number over 2 million dollars is in one ear and out the other, because its just over my head. I cant get my head around those kinds of numbers.