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Published
August 13, 2019

Singletary: Use this new tool to spare yourself tax shock

The IRS updated its withholding calculator by launching a user-friendly tool called the Tax Withholding Estimator.
Published
August 6, 2019

Singletary: Beware. Equifax settlement is spawning scams

There will be many email phishing attempts, telephone calls and probably gift-card scams trying to capitalize on Equifax's $700 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
Published
July 30, 2019

Singletary: Here’s what should happen when a company fails to protect data

Avoiding victimization because our personal data has been stolen is a way of life now. So any settlements, such as Equifax's, ought to go as far as possible to ease our burden.
Published
July 23, 2019

Michelle Singletary: Got student loan debt? Don’t fall for scams

Unscrupulous companies promise help, but instead of renegotiating payment plans, the scammers pocket fees collected for their bogus services.
Published
July 16, 2019

Michelle Singletary: There is no shortcut to debt relief – so don’t believe the hype

One of the biggest problems with debt-settlement programs is that they can encourage consumers who are managing to keep up with their payment to default on their debts.

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Published
July 9, 2019

Singletary: How to talk to your aging parents about their finances

Start talking to your parents before memory issues set in.
Published
June 25, 2019

Michelle Singletary: Don’t go into debt to be part of a wedding

It's better to know what you're getting into financially than have resentment later that you've spent more than you can afford.
Published
June 18, 2019

Michelle Singletary: Should you welcome back boomerang children?

It's a tricky process, but it can be done successfully if there's plenty of communication.
Published
June 11, 2019

Singletary: Consider freezing your child’s credit

Unfortunately, young children can be victims of identity theft, and it can often go on for quite a while before anyone notices.
Published
May 28, 2019

Singletary: Best advice for retirement savings may not be what you expect

Young adults are told to save as soon as possible, but opinions differ.