Affordable Health Insurance Backup Needed

April 30, 2012

The slow erosion of employer health care benefits means families and individuals need affordable backup plans, Michelle Singletary writes in her Washington Post-Bloomberg column.

Mega Millions: Why I Threw Away Common Sense

Even though the odds of winning were, well, astronomical, Washington Post-Bloomberg financial columnist Michelle Singletary explains why she and her husband gave in to Mega Millions fever and entertained dreams of winning, along with their children.

Schools Shouldn't Fine Tardy Students or Parents

Forcing families to pay fines for various infractions, such as not getting their children to class on time, is counterproductive and hurts people who can least afford it, Michelle Singletary writes in her Washington Post/Bloomberg column.

Your Online Profile May Help Identity Thieves

People using LinkedIn, Google, Twitter and Facebook had the highest incidence of fraud because they shared too much personal information, such as birthdays and pet names, writes Washington Post/Bloomberg columnist Michelle Singletary.

Solutions to the Mortgage Mess

Washington Post/Bloomberg columnist Michelle Singletary suggests various ways to prevent a repeat of the devastating housing crisis.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Protect Us From Bullies

The new federal agency should protect consumers from the blows of bullying financial companies. And Michelle Singletary, writing in her Washington Post/Bloomberg column, expects the CFPB, with new Director Richard Cordray, to do just that.

Pay Off Credit Cards With 'Debt Dash' Method

Tackle debt by paying off the credit card with the lowest balance and moving on to the next, writes Washington Post/Bloomberg columnist Michelle Singletary.

What Happened With Personal Finance in 2011

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is one of the few good changes to come to personal finance in 2011, writes Washington Post/Bloomberg columnist Michelle Singletary.

A Financial Expert's Best Savings Tips

Bagging lunch at work is just one savings tip that Michelle Singletary offers in her Washington Post/Bloomberg column.

Saving and Spending Wisely Are Investments

Most people have money-management problems, not money problems, writes Washington Post/Bloomberg columnist Michelle Singletary.