So among other issues, there’s some debate in our household about the value of Suze Orman‘s financial advice. While I’d agree with James on his reasoning for giving Suze a bad grade, I feel compelled to offer my two cents worth:

1) Suze Orman most notably opened the world to discussing finances in women’s magazines. Just as multiple orgasms and masterbation would have never been seen in mags of my mother’s age, finances was an untouched subject. For this I give Suze props.

2) While I’m a bit behind the times, and just learned through James’ post that Suze has a TV show (we don’t own a TV), I think this is also a plus. If people are going to be spending their time in front of the TV, they might as well be learning how to provide better for themselves and their loves ones.

So while it’s been far too long since I’ve had time to crack a copy of Oprah, I’d like to applaud Suze for bringing financial issues into this realm of discussion.

MANAGE YOUR MONEY TOGETHER

Here are some simple guidelines for DINKS to build wealth:

1) Collaborate: Meet regularly to talk about money, set goals together, track and monitor them.

2) Understand and respect your partner. Take time to understand your partners values about money.

3) Watch the numbers. Get a budget, monitor your spending and track your net worth.

4) Max your retirement. Maximize contributions to your tax deferred retirement accounts.

5) Invest in stock. Stocks perform better than bonds or cash.

6) Avoid high interest debt. Credit cards and title loans are financial cancer.

7) Diversify. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

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