I’ve seen some posts yesterday and today about this and then we got a “tip” from a reader, so here you go, a friendly little reminder that Suze Orman is offering her eBook, “Women and Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny”, free today until 7 pm CST.

Go here to download it. And from what I understand, bring a measure of patience with you since the site is getting “slammed”.

Personally, I’m not an Orman fan, but I loved what Kerry Woo (our “tipster”) said in this comment at GearDiary:

While not everybody agrees with the packaging of the messenger, the principles are the same. Debt can be devastating, especially when medical illness or disasters strike like the recent tornadoes here in Tennessee. Single parents have it rough and even those who been through an extended job loss.

Nonetheless, getting in debt is fun, but it’s a real drag to get out. Sometimes, we don’t want to hear condemnation, but rather compassion. There are many great counseling or financial resources available for your particular style, whether it’s Dave Ramsey, Crown Ministries, Consumer Credit Counseling Services or even Suze Orman.

It’s been said that one can graduate from high school, go to college for a MBA or PhD, and yet never learn how to balance a checkbook or buy their first car or deal with repaying student loans in a tough job market.

So true, so true. And fact is, many women find themselves in dire financial straits after a marriage or long-term relationship goes sour. Sound financial advice is crucial and if this can help someone out, then I’m all for it.