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The Suze Orman Saga — part 1

86 comments — written on March 16th, 2009

As you know, my new book launches in 7 days.

Over the next few days, I’m going to share tons of tips from the book and show you how others have saved tens of thousands of dollars using my tips. I want you to know that this isn’t yet another boring personal-finance book.

But I’m also going to show you the darker side of iwillteachyoutoberich.com. The back story behind how this site came to be — and the cruel, secret obsession behind it.

Today, I’m unveiling part 1 of The Suze Orman saga.

Next: See Part 2 of the saga.

BOOK COUNTDOWN: 3 days until my new book, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, launches!!

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March 16, 2009
PIp

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! That woman is the devil. I can’t believe I was blind to your love for her. It’s so clear now.

*unsubscribes*
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March 16, 2009
Darren

Hilarious. This saga is GOLD.
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March 16, 2009
Stephanie PTY

That’s so weird! THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME!
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March 16, 2009
Nikc

HAHAHAHAH
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March 16, 2009
noah

pure gold. nice work R + C.
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March 16, 2009
James

Ramit, that’s awesome!

I was prepared to unsubscribe from your site and return your book to Amazon were you to say anything bad about her.

So far, you’re safe.
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March 16, 2009
rich@richlikeyou.com

Get a hold of yourself brother!
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March 16, 2009
Candice

Ooooh, what happens next!
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March 16, 2009
Do You Dave Ramsey?

Very funny, I look forward to following along!

Dave
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March 16, 2009
Sebastian

Cant wait for the next video. Good acting there.
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March 16, 2009
JT Flynn

no longer available? someone from the Orman camp complain?
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March 16, 2009
Charlie

@JT – We’ve been having some problems with this video on Youtube today. For some reason, it works very inconsistently. Try it again. We’re uploading it to a few more video sites right now to fix the problem.
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March 16, 2009
Ramit Sethi

Haha, hang on a sec — we’re having some technical issues. Uploading to a new video site now. Should work in a few.
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March 16, 2009
Dan

Don’t leaving me hanging!
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March 16, 2009
Thomas Ngo

Hahaha, priceless. Looking forward to the next installment.
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March 16, 2009
Eric Bahn

This. Rocks.
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March 16, 2009
Kevin Franklin

AWESOME! Can’t wait to see the rest!
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March 16, 2009
shantanu

umm… what the heck?
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March 16, 2009
peterxyz

hey – just wanted to say thanks for choosing a video service that works outside the US
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March 16, 2009
Adam

Superb video, Ramit, but don’t wait for Suze. She bats for the other team.
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March 16, 2009
Alex Franzen

You better watch yo’self, Ramit. Suze…is…MINE!!!!!!!!
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March 16, 2009
Erin Happycamper

hahahahaahaha!
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March 16, 2009
CJ McLaughlin

Oh Ramit! You must get up off your kitchen floor! Destiny is waiting…can’t wait for part 2.
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March 16, 2009
Michellein Maine

I LOVE this video! TOO FUNNY! I can’t wait to see the next part.!
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March 16, 2009
Elise Miller

Persistence pays off. I know what happens next you help Suze and KT with their estate tax planning, right?
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March 16, 2009
marge201

Ramit (glad to know how to pronounce your name): you are ADORABLE!!! I smiled the whole way through!!!
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March 16, 2009
Ron

Quick, sell the rights to this story to some movie moguls! It is the best thing I’ve seen regarding finance in some time (and likely to see for some time in the future!)
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March 16, 2009
Luke

Now, if it’s a different Suze Orman calling than that Suze Orman – that will be funny!
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March 16, 2009
photogreg

So funny. Looking forward to the next episode!
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March 16, 2009
John OConnell

I’m going to ignore your advice and hire your kids to manage my investment accounts.
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March 16, 2009
Becky

Acting = Ramit’s next major source of income

Hahaha, nice job.
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March 16, 2009
sheehan Alam

that is so hilarious
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March 16, 2009
SP

Hilarious video. I love Suze too!!
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March 16, 2009
Denise

Too bad Suze already has a significant other and she doesn’t like men.
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March 16, 2009
JB

This is freakin hilarious. Also, I was thinking the same thing as Denise while watching.
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March 16, 2009
JK Egly

Dude she is gay!
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March 16, 2009
Court

I love her too! In fact I am going to hear her speak on Friday!
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March 16, 2009
444

The link kindly posted above by another commentator led me to her own quote (from a couple of years ago) that she is a “55-year-old virgin.”

The same person who yelled at me for asking Ramit to speak with an accent next time may now yell at me for that.
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March 16, 2009
vanae

Ramit,
I do videos and I’d have to say..your acting and editing debut was pretty great.

Curious of how this will roll out.
=)
Vanae

PS- I have an audience of teens to mid 30’s. I bet they’ve love to learn the basics of finance. Let me know if you’re interested in doing a video collab.
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March 16, 2009
Nicky Papers

Excellent viral strategy! I’ve been reading your blog since 2006. Great stuff Ramit! I can’t wait to get my hands on the book.

Honestly, your site has helped me think more clearly about my spending. I more conscious of every dollar I spend. Can’t wait for the book.

If you are making rounds to NY, I’d love to get that book signed to add to my collection of author signed books.

All the best,

Nicky Papers
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March 16, 2009
Kali

hahahahahah~~ crazy~ can’t wait for p.t 2
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March 16, 2009
Jenni

This is awesome! Suze’s books are how I started learning about personal finance. Great skit!
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March 16, 2009
Shawn

Ramit,

Funny that you like Suze! I think she’s GREAT and I think YOU are great too! I hope you two get together!! I wonder if she’ll say “APPROVED” or “DENIED”.
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March 16, 2009
Genki Tulip

thumb up! I could see a potential good actor here. Cannot wait to see the next episode.
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March 16, 2009
Chris Bautista

I’m eagerly waiting for the next chapter This series is a jewel! hehehe
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March 16, 2009
Stop Getting Cheated

You are out of control, Ramit. Great job. We need more of this. You’re going to be the poster boy for the Desperation Hotline.
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March 16, 2009
Sandy

Ramit, you could have saved yourself a lot of heart ache if you had watched Ellen. Suze came out a year ago – don’t take it personally . . . she has never been with a guy!

http://www.afterellen.com/people/2007/2/suzeorman
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March 16, 2009
chris mccann

HAHA Hillarious! Whats going to happen next??
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March 16, 2009
Dave

The beginning of this looks like an Apple commercial. So I’m just sittin here watchin some videos on my mac when I pull out my iPhone….

This vid definitely got a chuckle out of me.
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March 16, 2009
TStrump

That was hilarious!
I love Suze!
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March 16, 2009
leyla

I love it!!! I love Suze Orman and I had no idea you were such a doll!!! You make me want to save money – that’s a big deal
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March 16, 2009
Jim

Awesome, haha. I can’t wait for your book. I read a bit of it on Amazon already. You’re becoming quite the internet celebrity!
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March 16, 2009
Julian

Hahaha, instant classic!
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March 16, 2009
Cindy

this made me laugh SO HARD LOL!!!!
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March 17, 2009
Melissa

Well done – you’re a natural. Do more please.
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March 17, 2009
Pritesh

Excellent..simply hillarious…Can’t wait for second part..

Don’t forget to visit Ramit’s new article on Get Rich Slowly:

http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/03/17/the-psychology-of-passive-barriers-why-your-friends-dont-save-money-eat-healthier-or-clean-their-garages/#comment-171634

Thanks, Ramit..
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March 17, 2009
Lisa

I hope you’re prepared to make lots more videos because this is great fun!
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March 17, 2009
Masked Financier

I’m not sure where Ramit’s piece is going – will it be damning towards Suze, or just plain comical and then explain how we got from Suze to Ramit?

However, despite her widespread acclaim the following article casts some negative light on Suze’s background.

http://tbm.thebigmoney.com/articles/impressions/2009/02/10/if-you-knew-suze-we-know-suze

In particular, I’m a firm believer in the rule of “paying attention to what someone does, not just what they say” when it comes to taking their advice. And this article on Suze means she doesn’t show up great i.e. advising dollar cost averaging into the stock market while most of her money is in T-Bills.

Anyway, I’ll leave readers to make up their own minds, and look forward to the rest of Ramit’s sitcom.
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March 17, 2009
Kristi

Ramit, you are hilarious! More videos!
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March 17, 2009
Brooke

You’re silly.
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March 17, 2009
Kita

ROFLMBO….This was too cute and funny. Looking forward to part 2.
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March 17, 2009
Prakriti

I dont understand why guys like you dont host a show on CNBC, ofcourse along with ur Suze maybe!
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March 17, 2009
Rich

You can have Suze. Just stay away from Jean Chatzky. She’s mine.
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March 17, 2009
Ben

Suze is HOT
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March 17, 2009
evie

You’re freakin’ awesome.
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March 17, 2009
Nickie

LOL!!! I can’t wait to see the following videos.
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March 17, 2009
Denita

This is hilarious. Please hurry and post the next video.
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March 17, 2009
mike

to shay what a waste
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March 17, 2009
SPatel

Haha, thats hilarious.. Post the next one soon..please!!
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March 17, 2009
marco

She “married” to a woman and besides even if she were straight she is too old for you.
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March 17, 2009
Suze Orman wannabe

Hi Ramit, It’s Suze… You read so much about me, do you think you’re so manly that you can make me straight?

Fuggedaboudit
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March 17, 2009
lisette

This is very funny , can relate , have all the suzy orman book , can quote her religiously .. I very admire her and your advice as well .

Any advice for someone out of work ..
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March 17, 2009
HollyS

Oh god. The beach scene was the best.. absolutely priceless.
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March 17, 2009
Nagina

I loved it!! My favorite part was when you kissed the phone!!!
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March 17, 2009
Dollar Dream$

Dude you are hilarious! LMAO !!

Great work, can’t wait for the next video.

In this recession / depression, when I read all PF blogs, all serious stuff, this came as a plesant surprise.
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March 17, 2009
Tyler

This is great, can’t wait for the next one!
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March 18, 2009
Holly

Well, I think we all know how the love saga ends (see article on Ms. Orman in Time)! I would have had a better shot w/her (IF I WERE GAY), but I have fallen out of love due to her not giving ANYONE any great advice ‘back in the day’ (I was one of the ones who listened to her and bought my large house w/an ARM –THANKS A LOT, SUZE and ALAN GREENSPAN!!!) She’s laughing all the way to the bank! She doesn’t have any money in the stock market! Ramit, don’t be a fool!
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March 18, 2009
Brent

Yes! Love it, Ramit! Can’t wait for the book to come out and add some value to my commute.
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March 19, 2009
akanksha

dramebazz…..

waiting for the secound video to come
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March 19, 2009
JT

This was soooo funny. Suze Orman is my personal finance heroine. I can’t wait for the next “episode”!!!
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March 20, 2009
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March 20, 2009
Gina

Cheap shot at popularity. I’m sure your psychology background is aware of the popularity by association practice, which is useful on the internet for viral video. And yes it works, because I’m waiting to see if Suze actually became your colleague.
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March 20, 2009
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March 25, 2009
Anjoua

Ha! Ha! Ha! Just the kind of laugh therapy I need. I rarely watch TV but will follow this series religiously…… thanks for the humor!
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June 8, 2009
Diana

I never realized how sexy Suze’s voice is, until now. I would have fainted too.
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June 12, 2009
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