“Every portfolio benefits from bonds; they provide a cushion when the stock market hits a rough patch. But avoiding stocks completely could mean your investment won't grow any faster than the rate of inflation.”

American financial advisor, author, and podcast host

Suze Orman is an American financial advisor, author, and podcast host. She is known for founding the Suze Orman Financial Group in 1987 and for bringing her financial advice to a wide audience through television and later podcasting. Her work became widely known through The Suze Orman Show, which aired on CNBC from 2002 to 2015. She is associated with practical guidance on money management and personal finance, delivered in a direct and accessible style.