Saturday, November 16, 2024

ARTICLES BY MICHELLE SINGLETARY

Don't be caught house poor

WASHINGTON - If the federal government is going to overhaul the way mortgages are sold, I hope there's as much emphasis put on what's a manageable amount of debt for borrowers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Time to grow up

WASHINGTON - As a parent, your job is to help your children develop the skills they need to become good citizens, and this includes being financially responsible.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Weddings aren't invitations to debt

WASHINGTON - Every year about this time I get questions from people wondering about the high cost of weddings. Here are some that came up during a recent online discussion.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Retirement will cost you

WASHINGTON - When it comes to how much money we all need to retire comfortably, it gives us a headache. I just need to say that upfront before telling you about the latest news that is sure to scare you even more about retirement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

See how far a 401(k) can go

WASHINGTON - If you have a defined benefit pension or a traditional plan provided by your employer, federal law says you have to be provided with an illustration of how much money you can expect to receive each month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Eight steps to stretch your money

WASHINGTON - When it comes to your money, what you decide today can affect your finances for years to come.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Time for curing refi envy

WASHINGTON - Do you have refinance envy?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

For future heir, cut is a deep one

WASHINGTON - As much as we like to think our relationships can't be defined by money, it happens.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

That tax refund could cost you

WASHINGTON - Many taxpayers think that getting a federal refund is a big deal. They look forward to it all year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

A guide to shatter the glass ceiling

WASHINGTON - I get a chill whenever I listen to James Brown soulfully sing "It's a Man's Man's Man's World."
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

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