personal finance
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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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PublishedJuly 9, 2019
Singletary: How to talk to your aging parents about their finances
Start talking to your parents before memory issues set in.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 23, 2019
Smart meter swap promised savings that never came
A shift to real-time pricing, expected to save consumers $338 million, was derailed by a billing debacle and a lack of competitive energy suppliers.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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