Were you disappointed when Mark McGuire admitted he used steroids? It tarnished his records and entire career and turned many fans away. That’s how I felt recently about a personal finance guru.
Not only did Suze Orman pitch a questionable pre-paid debit card but what took the cake for me was the way she handled criticism. She resorted to insults and name-calling when personal finance bloggers called her out on the endorsement. Girlfriend, I will miss you.
Recommended Reading
This week’s recommended reading includes a round-up of posts about the Suze Orman brouhaha from Sweating in the Big Stuff. Other favorites include:
2012 Looks Like a Good Year for the Stock Market @ Hope to Prosper
Top 5 Reasons Why Baby Boomers are Screwed @ Yes, I am Cheap
How to Save Money on Dieting @ Frugal Confessions
How to Find Unlisted Jobs and Win Every Salary Negotiation @ Wise Bread
Carnivals and Roundups
Yakezie Carnival: Better Late than Never Edition @ Broke Professionals
Canadian Finance Carnival #70 @ Canadian Finance Blog
Carnival of Personal Finance #344 @ Diva in Debt
Yakezie Carnival – Credit Card Edition @ Prairie EcoThrifter
Totally Money Carnival #50 Martin Luther King Day Edition @ Family Money Values
Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #16 @ My University Money
Goals Update and Weekly Round-up #2 @ My Life and Finances
This Week in Money Management: The Very “Personal” Personal Finance Edition @ Credit Sesame
Money for College Project Weekly Roundup: Starting Grad School @ Money for College Project
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You have to wonder about Orman. She just went on and on in that extraordinary public exchange. Crazy maybe?
Oh Suzy Orman….. I can’t believe that she was calling people names either! Oh well, we all make mistakes. I’m sure she’ll bounce back and be better than ever! 🙂
I am just having a very hard time with all this. I have been following Suzy Orman for many years and she has always been very stern in her approach to debt. This is a woman who when she came to Detroit, cornered an engaged couple who happened to be in the same room as her, and told them they were “stupid” if they did not both get prenups. At any time in her career, she could have sold out to back many offers like this – and she didn’t. Why now when she really does not need the money would she risk her reputation for this prepaid debit card? It makes zero sense.
Thanks for the mention.
Thanks for the mention!
Suze Orman has always been entertaining, but I’ve found my perception of her stops there. I never have taken her seriously when it comes to financial advice, because I know it’s about the ratings and entertainment value. So while this was disappointing, it was no surprise. I guess I just had lower expectations to begin with!
@Dr. Dean, I do wonder what made her snap. Maybe it was just the wrong day.
@Derek, probably but I have never felt the same about Tom Cruise after he went a little crazy on Oprah and then badmouthing Brooke Shields.
@ Jackie, I hope it’s just that she got bad advice. It doesn’t make sense. Her reputation isn’t worth the amount of money she’s getting.
@ Super Frugalette and MoneyforCollege Pro, You are both welcome!
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