The Suze Orman Saga — part 1

March 16, 2009 · 86 comments

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.

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1 PIp March 16, 2009 at 1:19 pm

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

*unsubscribes*

2 Darren March 16, 2009 at 1:22 pm

Hilarious. This saga is GOLD.

3 Stephanie PTY March 16, 2009 at 1:26 pm

That’s so weird! THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME!

4 Nikc March 16, 2009 at 1:34 pm

HAHAHAHAH

5 noah March 16, 2009 at 1:38 pm

pure gold. nice work R + C.

6 James March 16, 2009 at 1:39 pm

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.

7 rich@richlikeyou.com March 16, 2009 at 1:42 pm

Get a hold of yourself brother!

8 Candice March 16, 2009 at 1:49 pm

Ooooh, what happens next!

9 Do You Dave Ramsey? March 16, 2009 at 2:03 pm

Very funny, I look forward to following along!

Dave

10 Sebastian March 16, 2009 at 2:22 pm

Cant wait for the next video. Good acting there.

11 JT Flynn March 16, 2009 at 2:31 pm

no longer available? someone from the Orman camp complain?

12 Ramit Sethi March 16, 2009 at 2:38 pm: Haha, hang on a sec — we’re having some technical issues. Uploading to a new video site now. Should work in a few.

13 Charlie March 16, 2009 at 2:38 pm

@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.

14 Dan March 16, 2009 at 2:41 pm

Don’t leaving me hanging!

15 Thomas Ngo March 16, 2009 at 2:59 pm

Hahaha, priceless. Looking forward to the next installment.

16 Eric Bahn March 16, 2009 at 3:11 pm

This. Rocks.

17 Kevin Franklin March 16, 2009 at 3:40 pm

AWESOME! Can’t wait to see the rest!

18 shantanu March 16, 2009 at 3:57 pm

umm… what the heck?

19 peterxyz March 16, 2009 at 4:02 pm

hey – just wanted to say thanks for choosing a video service that works outside the US

20 Adam March 16, 2009 at 4:03 pm

Superb video, Ramit, but don’t wait for Suze. She bats for the other team.

21 Alex Franzen March 16, 2009 at 4:04 pm

You better watch yo’self, Ramit. Suze…is…MINE!!!!!!!!

22 Erin Happycamper March 16, 2009 at 4:08 pm

hahahahaahaha!

23 CJ McLaughlin March 16, 2009 at 4:12 pm

Oh Ramit! You must get up off your kitchen floor! Destiny is waiting…can’t wait for part 2.

24 Michellein Maine March 16, 2009 at 4:17 pm

I LOVE this video! TOO FUNNY! I can’t wait to see the next part.!

25 Elise Miller March 16, 2009 at 4:27 pm

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

26 marge201 March 16, 2009 at 4:29 pm

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

27 Ron March 16, 2009 at 4:37 pm

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!)

28 Luke March 16, 2009 at 4:51 pm

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

29 photogreg March 16, 2009 at 4:59 pm

So funny. Looking forward to the next episode!

30 John OConnell March 16, 2009 at 5:05 pm

I’m going to ignore your advice and hire your kids to manage my investment accounts.

31 Becky March 16, 2009 at 5:08 pm

Acting = Ramit’s next major source of income

Hahaha, nice job.

32 sheehan Alam March 16, 2009 at 5:12 pm

that is so hilarious

33 SP March 16, 2009 at 5:14 pm

Hilarious video. I love Suze too!!

34 Denise March 16, 2009 at 5:19 pm

Too bad Suze already has a significant other and she doesn’t like men.

35 JB March 16, 2009 at 5:25 pm

This is freakin hilarious. Also, I was thinking the same thing as Denise while watching.

36 JK Egly March 16, 2009 at 5:25 pm

Dude she is gay!

37 Court March 16, 2009 at 5:54 pm

I love her too! In fact I am going to hear her speak on Friday!

38 444 March 16, 2009 at 6:03 pm

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.

39 vanae March 16, 2009 at 6:05 pm

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.

40 Nicky Papers March 16, 2009 at 6:16 pm

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

41 Kali March 16, 2009 at 6:28 pm

hahahahahah~~ crazy~ can’t wait for p.t 2

42 Jenni March 16, 2009 at 6:30 pm

This is awesome! Suze’s books are how I started learning about personal finance. Great skit!

43 Shawn March 16, 2009 at 6:30 pm

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”.

44 Genki Tulip March 16, 2009 at 6:32 pm

thumb up! I could see a potential good actor here. Cannot wait to see the next episode.

45 Chris Bautista March 16, 2009 at 6:51 pm

I’m eagerly waiting for the next chapter This series is a jewel! hehehe

46 Stop Getting Cheated March 16, 2009 at 6:53 pm

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.

47 Sandy March 16, 2009 at 7:11 pm

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

48 chris mccann March 16, 2009 at 7:39 pm

HAHA Hillarious! Whats going to happen next??

49 Dave March 16, 2009 at 7:57 pm

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.

50 TStrump March 16, 2009 at 8:34 pm

That was hilarious!
I love Suze!

51 leyla March 16, 2009 at 8:40 pm

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

52 Jim March 16, 2009 at 8:48 pm

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!

53 Julian March 16, 2009 at 8:55 pm

Hahaha, instant classic!

54 Cindy March 16, 2009 at 10:15 pm

this made me laugh SO HARD LOL!!!!

55 Melissa March 17, 2009 at 4:28 am

Well done – you’re a natural. Do more please.

56 Pritesh March 17, 2009 at 5:06 am

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..

57 Lisa March 17, 2009 at 5:17 am

I hope you’re prepared to make lots more videos because this is great fun!

58 Masked Financier March 17, 2009 at 5:29 am

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.

59 Kristi March 17, 2009 at 5:56 am

Ramit, you are hilarious! More videos!

60 Brooke March 17, 2009 at 6:05 am

You’re silly.

61 Kita March 17, 2009 at 6:17 am

ROFLMBO….This was too cute and funny. Looking forward to part 2.

62 Prakriti March 17, 2009 at 6:19 am

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

63 Rich March 17, 2009 at 6:39 am

You can have Suze. Just stay away from Jean Chatzky. She’s mine.

64 Ben March 17, 2009 at 7:18 am

Suze is HOT

65 evie March 17, 2009 at 7:34 am

You’re freakin’ awesome.

66 Nickie March 17, 2009 at 7:53 am

LOL!!! I can’t wait to see the following videos.

67 Denita March 17, 2009 at 7:54 am

This is hilarious. Please hurry and post the next video.

68 mike March 17, 2009 at 8:36 am

to shay what a waste

69 SPatel March 17, 2009 at 10:24 am

Haha, thats hilarious.. Post the next one soon..please!!

70 marco March 17, 2009 at 11:51 am

She “married” to a woman and besides even if she were straight she is too old for you.

71 Suze Orman wannabe March 17, 2009 at 11:59 am

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

72 lisette March 17, 2009 at 12:23 pm

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 ..

73 HollyS March 17, 2009 at 3:48 pm

Oh god. The beach scene was the best.. absolutely priceless.

74 Nagina March 17, 2009 at 5:25 pm

I loved it!! My favorite part was when you kissed the phone!!!

75 Dollar Dream$ March 17, 2009 at 5:47 pm

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.

76 Tyler March 17, 2009 at 5:58 pm

This is great, can’t wait for the next one!

77 Holly March 18, 2009 at 7:46 am

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!

78 Brent March 18, 2009 at 5:28 pm

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

79 akanksha March 19, 2009 at 6:22 pm

dramebazz…..

waiting for the secound video to come

80 JT March 19, 2009 at 7:50 pm

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

81 Gina March 20, 2009 at 12:55 pm

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.

82 Anjoua March 25, 2009 at 5:17 am