The Suze Orman Show Season 3 Episode 8 Suze Follow-Up: Christeen, A Self-Proclaimed Shopaholic
- February 28, 2004
- 43 min
Suze Follow-Up: Christeen, A Self-Proclaimed Shopaholic is the eighth episode of the third season of The Suze Orman Show. In this episode, financial expert Suze Orman follows up with Christeen, a self-proclaimed shopaholic, who appeared on a previous episode seeking advice on how to overcome her compulsive spending habits.
Suze starts off by revisiting the advice she gave Christeen in their previous meeting, which was to track every penny she spent for the next month and write down what she spent it on. Christeen admits that she found this exercise extremely helpful and eye-opening, as it allowed her to see just how much money she was wasting on unnecessary purchases.
Suze then goes on to talk about the importance of setting financial goals, and asks Christeen what her goals are for the future. Christeen reveals that she wants to pay off her credit card debt and start saving for a down payment on a house. Suze commends her for having specific goals in mind, and provides her with some practical tips on how to achieve them, such as creating a budget and seeking out additional sources of income.
Throughout the episode, Suze stresses the importance of taking responsibility for one's own financial situation, and not relying on others to solve one's problems. She speaks candidly with Christeen about the emotional reasons behind her shopping addiction, and encourages her to seek therapy or support groups to help her deal with these issues.
Overall, Suze Follow-Up: Christeen, A Self-Proclaimed Shopaholic is a valuable episode for anyone struggling with compulsive spending habits or looking to gain control over their finances. Suze Orman's practical advice and empathetic approach make this episode both informative and inspiring.