Michelle Singletary
ARTICLES:
Jesse Jackson Jr.: Stuff Gets in the Way
Fur capes, parkas, children's furniture, Michael Jackson memorabilia and more: The Washington Post's Michelle Singletary writes that you have to shake your head at the list of things that court documents say the former Illinois congressman bought.
Signs of Trouble for Reverse Mortgages
The program designed to help cash-strapped seniors who own their homes outright may result in the loss of seniors' biggest asset if they run into deeper financial trouble, Michelle Singletary writes in her Washington Post-Bloomberg column.
Affordable Health Insurance Backup Needed
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.