Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary
by The Washington Post
Financial decisions are rarely just about the money. And when life and money collide, it can be hard to make sense of either. That's where Michelle comes in. On Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary, Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary helps real people navigate the financial questions keeping them up at night. Whether it's debt, spending habits, retirement, or everything in between, Michelle is here to take some of the fear out of figuring out your finances. Through candid conversations with everyday people, experts, and public figures, Michelle gets to the heart of the choices that shape our financial lives. Because getting your finances in order isn't about being perfect—it's about making the next decision make sense. Tune in every Tuesday for Michelle’s advice on questions directly from listeners. Want Michelle to answer your money question? Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer
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How to get a paycheck, forever
For decades, financial journalist and HerMoney CEO Jean Chatzky has told people to save, save, save for retirement. But what happens when it’s finally time to spend that hard-earned money? This week, Michelle talks to Jean, her longtime friend, about her new book, “The Forever Paycheck,” and the...
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A gold medalist's olympic-sized money mistakes
When Lauryn Williams became a professional athlete at just 20 years old, she started earning big money. She went on to win four Olympic medals but found herself in several bad financial situations. Without a strong foundation in personal finance, she relied on financial advisors who didn’t have…
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The surprising mistake many retired people make
Marian is retired and enjoying the life she worked so hard to build. But as she watches her friends age and lose their independence, she can't stop wondering what her own version of that might look like — or how to pay for it. Michelle and Marian talk through her retirement "buckets," explore the...
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How much should parents sacrifice to pay for college?
When Lauren’s daughter wanted to go to college, there was no question–she was going to be allowed to go wherever she wanted. For Lauren—who is a teacher—a good education was worth the price. But after helping their daughter through college and graduate school, Lauren and her husband are staring...
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Introducing: Dollars & Sense With Michelle Singletary
How do I make sense of my money? This isn’t an easy question to answer, and it’s not one you have to answer alone. On Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary, the Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary gets candid about the financial decisions that shape our lives.…
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About this show
Financial decisions are rarely just about the money. And when life and money collide, it can be hard to make sense of either. That's where Michelle comes in. On Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary, Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary helps real people navigate the financial questions keeping them up at night. Whether it's debt, spending habits, retirement, or everything in between, Michelle is here to take some of the fear out of figuring out your finances. Through candid conversations with everyday people, experts, and public figures, Michelle gets to the heart of the choices that shape our financial lives. Because getting your finances in order isn't about being perfect—it's about making the next decision make sense.
Tune in every Tuesday for Michelle’s advice on questions directly from listeners.
Want Michelle to answer your money question? Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer
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