I like Suze Orman, usually. However, I wanted to chop her finger off as she kept pointing it at Oprah's guests!

There was not much about today's show that was the least bit empowering. The majority of what was said by Suzie and Oprah was degrading! These people reached out for help, they put themselves out there to the world, they already knew they had a problem. So I can't imagine how the shame on you bit helped. My heart went out to them....I think it was forgotten that the first couple had children, and all that you did was make them look incredibly bad in the eyes of their children...so shame on you. After what I seen today, that family may have no choice but move to Seattle. You owe them an apology!!!!

Suze Orman is Not worthy to give advice on your show Oprah! Do not get into brow beating people. Come on Oprah, you empower
people, not tell them you think their nuts;/ And Suzy Orman loves the camera, and her advice can be had in any bookstore. Leave her to the late night infomercials.

Suze Orman was so rude today. She is full of herself. That poor husband, boy she belittled him that is for sure, but Felice you have something special...Oprah Suze Orman used to give good advise now she's just disrespectful. I could even see it in Oprah face, she was like whoa!

Suze Orman's advice is completely impractical for the vast majority of families suffering the same problem. Having financial difficulties so move to another state? Come on! While that my be a good move objectively speaking, it requires for people to find new jobs, new houses, uproot their kids, say goodbye to friends and family... it's just not practical. And telling the husband to get a second job because the wife is out of control is just plain dumb and will only make him more resentful of the situation. The best advice is advice that's easy to implement, that's the advice that really makes a difference.

Dear Oprah, I can not believe that Suze Orman was allowed to come on your show and humiliate guests in this manner. I wish you would have spoke up and stopped her. It was very out of character for you to let her continue. You need to right this wrong and offer to help them by hiring a financial advisor for them or bring them back with a different financial advisor on the show. This couple is in HUGE finanicial disastor and has a family of six to take care of. They did not deserve to be treated this way. I feel so sorry for the husband because he did not create the disaster but I am certain did not know how to stop it. Suze has had her moment and it appears that she has over extended her 2 minutes of fame. Please do not allow her to come on your show again. Signed a faithful viewer whom has never felt the need to comment before!

I've been a long time fan of Oprah's show and watch every day. I've never even been to her message boards before, but since I saw this show, I can't stop thinking about it. I was absolutely appalled by Suze's condescending and arrogant behavior. I loved that she started the segment off by chastising the audience lest they deign to JUDGE this poor family, and then proceeded to beat them up in one of the most unbelievable displays of maniacal GRANDSTANDING that I've witnessed ever on Oprah's show. Wow, this woman apparently believes her own press! Please, Oprah, don't use Suze anymore, While I believe with most of what she said, the way she said it was such a huge turn-off that I don't think anyone could get past it enough to hear the financial advice. Does she really think they're going to just up and move to Seattle??? Join the real world, Suze. This family barely has enough money to buy dinner, let alone finance a huge move (away from a great job btw). Jean Chatzky is a much better choice for segments like these. She can be tough (remember when she told the woman on the debt diet she couldn't have her hair done anymore??? Too funny!). But she's fair and balanced. Sorry, Suze, when you watch the show you'll understand what the comments are about. Bring it down a notch, please.

Good god people, doesn't anybody believe in "scared straight"? This family is going down the tubes fast because the mother is out of control with spending, the father is in denial about it, and the whole family has a warped sense of priorities. Suze didn't create their problems and yes, she may have been a little harsh, but what would those children think of their parents when they were out on the street? I think this couple needed to be told that their ways were not only hurting them, but ruining their children's futures and they needed to be told in a frank and non-sugarcoated way. Anyone who neglects their children by not getting them health insurance and regular medical and dental care when they have the means obviously has to be hit over the head to get the message through. We know they could afford it, add up the cost of the mother's hair extensions, nail visits, tanning, Starbucks coffee and clothes shopping and I'm sure it would more than cover the insurance premium. And yes, I blame the father for their problems also. Doesn't he look at his paystub and see that there's no insurance premium being deducted?? Was he going to wait until his daughter's neurological problem resulted in permanent damage or death before he pulled his head out of the sand and took over the financial role in his family? Give Suze a break. We all need to have the balls to admit we're in too deep and take responsibility for our financial decisions and fix them before it's too late.

well said.

I'm with you 110%, I am SICK of Suze Orman and her finger-wagging lectures. What about the trio from the Debt Diet or Dave Ramsey? Suze Orman belongs on Dr. Phil ( Dr.Phil is always having a how-low-can-you-go competition) The Dr. Phil and Suze Orman would be a perfect combination. pval47, I like your comment about how Suze belongs on the late night informericals. I know where she got her Psychology degree from, the bottom of a cereal box that's labeled Fruit Loops.

What dumb advice- leave your extended family and sell your home to move to Seattle. Then get a job working nights at Starbucks! The wife tried to explain why she over spends and Suze put her down- Oprah should have spoke up- when you have an addiction, whether it be spending, eating or gambling, you need to get to the root of the problem. I learned the on Oprah!   How about advice on saving your house by lowering your morgage, trading in your cars and controlling your spending. __I HATE Suze Orman.__ Oprah please take her out of your magazine and off your show!

I do not like her either. She really is full of herself. It's time for Oprah to choose someone new to come on. Some people can handle the fame that Oprah brings them.....like Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz. I don't Suze is one of those kinds of people.

It's time for her to go! How egotistical of her to belittle people in such a way. "And, keep your fingers to yourself. Didn't your Momma tell you that was rude?"

I agree, I think Suze Orman hit the nail on the head here. My husband and I watched the show and we both agreed with how Suze handled this case. People are quite emotional when it comes to money issues and a good wake up call was in order. If I had been on that stage, I would have certainly felt frustrated, but I could feel that what Suze was saying, was true! Did you hear what their house payment was going up to? They really need to move and the Portland area where Intel has its headquarters and Washinton near Microsoft are great places for technology jobs. There are other great technology cities, but I am sure they don't want to move too far and as someone that just moved from California, it is to their financial benefit to leave.... at least go to a cheaper city like Sacramento. Suze was very harsh, but that is why I watch her show

I like suzie orman , she has some good advice helping keep things in perspective... i would be nice if she had more advice for people in my situation . I am 50 years old, single, make 20,thousand a year . i own my own home. i have 2 dogs for company. i have a 40` k and some savings. i would like to know how i could improve myself from where i am at. should i get a part time job. what else could i possibly do to improve my situation.