3 Brilliant Ways to Regain Control of Your Finances, According to Suze Orman

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By Ian Cooper Updated Published

Key Points

  • 73% of surveyed individuals identified finances as a major contributor to stress levels.

  • U.S. credit card debt reached $1.28T, up from $1.14T in the prior quarter.

  • Average credit card balance stands at $6,523 in the United States.

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3 Brilliant Ways to Regain Control of Your Finances, According to Suze Orman

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One of the last things you want to lose control of is your finances.

Unfortunately, according to Capital One, “73% of individuals in a survey from CreditWise by Capital One identified their finances as a major contributor to their stress levels.

Financial stress is the emotional or physical reaction that someone experiences when they’re concerned about their financial situation.”

If you fall into that camp, you can regain control.

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One, Stop Worrying About What Others May Think

In fact, according to finance coach, Suze Orman, people tend to spend more money if they feel as if they’re financially insignificant. Many of these people will spend more to impress people with hope it’ll change how others view them. But stop worrying about what others think. Also, you have no idea what goes on behind closed doors of others.

Two, Get Rid of Your Credit Cards

Many of us think it’s easier to just charge everything until they get the bill, plus interest.

Americans have about $1.28 trillion in debt, which is up from $1.142 trillion in the second quarter.

Also, according to LendingTree the average credit card balance in the United States in 202 is $6,523.

It’s better to get rid of credit cards if you can, and just use cash.

Three, Be Charitable

According to Suze Orman, “Being generous and helping someone in a worse financial place than you puts Orman’s number one law of money into effect,” says GoBankingRates.com. “You will feel more powerful and others will sense that, opening more doors to new opportunities.”

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About the Author Ian Cooper →

Ian Cooper is a veteran market analyst and investment strategist with more than 20 years of experience covering stocks, commodities, and macro trends. Since 1999, he has helped investors identify market opportunities using a blend of technical analysis, fundamental research, and market sentiment.

He is the creator of the ADD News Flow Strategy, which focuses on trading market reactions to major news events and investor psychology. Cooper was also among the analysts who warned about the 2008 financial crisis and major financial institution collapses ahead of the broader market.

Before joining 247 Wall St., Cooper wrote extensively for InvestorPlace and other financial publications, covering market trends, trading strategies, and investment opportunities.

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