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  • “Two Million Dollars is Nothing. It’s Pennies,” says Suze Orman

    ByPaula Pant

    Want to retire early? You’ll need at least $5 million, more likely $10 million, says famous financial personality Suze Orman.

    I should know. She said that to me, directly, on my podcast.

    I asked Suze for her opinion about a frugal, flexible person who wants to retire early with a $2 million portfolio. She warned that retiring would be a massive mistake.

    “Two million dollars is nothing,” Suze said. “It’s nothing. It’s pennies in today’s world, to tell you the truth.”

    Wait, what?

  • “Why I Hate the FIRE Movement,” says Suze Orman

    ByPaula Pant

    A few weeks ago, I received an email from Suze Orman’s publicist, asking if I’d be interested in interviewing Suze on my podcast.

    “Duh,” I replied.

    Suze is a legend in the world of personal finance. She’s appeared on Oprah multiple times, published 10 mega-bestselling books, and hosted The Suze Orman Show on CNBC from 2002 to 2015. She’s one of the most famous voices in this space.

    I read her most recent book, Women & Money, and sketched out a framework for the interview. Then I threw it away, feeling dissatisfied with my questions, and I turned to the Afford Anything community on Facebook and Twitter.

    “I’m interviewing Suze Orman,” I wrote. “What would you like me to ask her?”