michelle singletary

Published
October 29, 2019

Michelle Singletary: If you’re borrowing money from parents, they deserve a look at your finances

If someone is borrowing money from you, that person – even if it's your adult child – owes it to you to be transparent.
Published
October 22, 2019

Singletary: Pension failures and why you should care

Congress needs to revisit the religious-affiliated pension plan exemption. Or people might find out too late that a promised safety net has vanished.
Published
October 15, 2019

Michelle Singletary: Tipping and lack of price transparency upsets customers

The economics of the service industry has shifted to make it the direct responsibility of the customers to subsidize the salary of the workers.
Published
October 8, 2019

Michelle Singletary: Dying without a will is hell for surviving relatives

If you really love your family, then put your wishes in writing and make it legal.
Published
October 1, 2019

Michelle Singletary: No, you don’t have to be in debt to have a good credit score

Good credit scores are all about on-time payments and how many different types of open lines of credit you have.
Published
September 24, 2019

Michelle Singletary: Consumers score a major victory in federal transparency fight

The fight over shutting down the CFPB consumer complaint database is over. It's staying.
Published
September 17, 2019

Singletary: Here’s how to retire and enrich your life as an entrepreneur

Senior entrepreneurship movement makes sense. People are living longer, and many worry about outliving their savings.
Published
September 10, 2019

Michelle Singletary: Beware the new Apple cash-back card

Based on past performance, you'll get more return for your money from the stock market.
Published
September 3, 2019

Singletary: Don’t let loan forgiveness handcuff you to a job you hate

Have a backup plan when you're counting on Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs. If you're in a horrible job situation, it may well be worth giving up the loan forgiveness.
Published
August 27, 2019

Singletary: Number of 401(k) millionaires reaches new highs

Successful 401(k) contributors keep investing even through market volatility.