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My Monday Morning: Suze Orman

Aug 30, 2026 · 21m

Summary

Wall Street Journal reporter Lane Flersheim interviews financial advisor Suze Orman about her daily routines and financial philosophy. Orman discusses her skepticism toward AI in finance, emphasizing the need for personal responsibility and caution against relying on algorithms for investment decisions. She also shares advice on reducing expenses, managing debt, and optimizing retirement strategies, including when to claim Social Security. Additionally, Orman reveals her strict health habits, her views on marriage equality, and her preference for Roth IRAs and low-cost ETFs.

Topics discussed

Intro: My Monday Morning series and Susie Orman Susie's daily mindset and cautious use of AI Risks of AI in personal finance and investing Managing financial anxiety and cutting expenses Strategies for retirement age and Social Security Why eating out is a waste of money Ad break: Amazon Health AI and Anthropic Morning routine: 5 AM wake up and coffee Health vices and clean eating habits Secrets to a happy marriage and finances Actionable advice: Roth IRAs and debt payoff Outro and sponsor messages
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