Author, columnist, motivational speaker, television host, personal finance guru of our time, Suze Orman has worked from the bottom up with her financial knowledge to acquire its notable reputation today. “Orman started as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, founding the successful Suze Orman Financial Group in 1987” (Orman 2014). By opening his restaurant, Orman decided to invest his money with a broker at Merrill Lynch. Having no knowledge of investing or any financial knowledge on the matter, she gave her money to the broker who she trusted would take the best route for her; Orman went broke within three months. “After losing all his money, Orman decided to become a broker and went to the same Merrill Lynch office where he had lost his previous investment” (Orman 2014). Trying to learn everything he could, he eventually learned that his broker didn't follow all of the required policies; suing Merrill Lynch for inappropriateness, Orman won the case. Since then he began studying and working hard for all his clients, doing everything he could for them. Feeling that he could only reach a certain number of people sitting in an office, Orman decided to start writing down and publishing all of his financial information and tips in books; such as The Courage to Be Rich and The Laws of Money, Life Lessons. Once her books started flying off the shelves, Orman took her career a little further and became the host of her own television show, The Suze Orman Show. Having received numerous awards and nominations, Orman continues his weekly show to this day. Today he is also a columnist for Oprah's magazine, O, and a columnist for Yahoo Finance where he published the article How to Take Control...... middle of paper ......large audience. Not only does he use everyday language in this article, but he also provides in-depth details when describing three ways to fight credit card debt. After reading this article, it is evident that Suze Orman can relate to any topic she is tackling. presented with. She is also able to relate to whatever audience is sitting in front of her or reading her books or articles. Her increasingly respectable reputation has earned her a place among the top, "two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times bestselling author, online journalist and columnist, writer/producer, and one of the most prominent motivational speakers in the world". today Orman is undeniably America's most recognized personal finance expert” (CNBC). Considering all of her awards and accomplishments, it's no wonder that Suze Orman has earned a reputation as a financial guru.