Suze Orman

I realized that although you probably know who Suze Orman is and may even have watched her special last night, you might not know a lot about the financial expert herself. Here are a few facts about her:

Education: Orman graduated from University of Illinois with a degree in social work. This past May, she received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from her alma mater.

Books: All of Orman's last seven books have been NYT's Bestsellers List

Television: According to her website, "Suze is the single most successful fundraiser in the history of public television." For the past decade, she has served as the host of Financial Freedom (QVC).

Awards and Accolades: Named one of Time's Most Influential People two years in a row, Orman is also anNYT bestselling author and a two-time Emmy Award winner. She currently holds the record for the most Gracies won: 6. Orman has also received countless other awards, including: the Amelia Earhart Award andthe Human Rights Campaign's National Equality Award.

Quote: "People First, Then Money, Then Things."

Source: About Suze from SuzeOrman.com

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