You need to know everything. You both need to be comfortable with sharing everything. If you can't you are NOT ready to… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
If we aren't careful, our children will come down with 'affluenza,' a disease that causes them to confuse wants and needs. We… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
I've found that when you can quickly knock out debt you get motivated because you see progress. Then you attack the other… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
I think you can save and spend to live for however long you live. You just have to be flexible if things… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
Don't let people scare you from a career that may not net you a six figure salary. If you want to be… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
If you haven't saved, your child may have to work. But do what you can to NEVER take out student or parent… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
My kids have to maintain good grades. They have to be involved in activities. They have to report to me how thing… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
The key to making sure your credit stays good is paying the bill on time. If you are paying the balance off… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
If we don't want the companies to cheat on us, we shouldn't be cheating on them. — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
Many debt collectors offer a lump sum option so ask. And if you get it, make sure it's in writing and you… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
I use a "Debt Dash" approach to paying off debt. I recommend people focus on paying off the debt with the lowest… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
My first piece of career advice is find your gifting. Find the thing that you are skilled at and figure out if… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
Set up rules for when you will "give" not lend money. Never lend. My people know that I'll help with college. I'll… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
You are NOT a financial failure if you rent. You are getting something for your money. A roof over your head. — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
If you'll have enough saved and nobody has to take on debt and you want to retire, shoot go for it. — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
We know intellectually that money can't buy happiness yet we spend and go into debt as if it does. — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
You are rich if you have enough to meet your most basic needs. You are rich if you have access to clean… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
A smart couple with a healthy financial relationship is always talking about money and how they're handling it. If there's a medical… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
You shouldn't invest the money if you are looking to use it within five years. Too much risk. — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
You need to know everything. You both need to be comfortable with sharing everything. If you can't you are NOT ready to get married. — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
I love teaching people how to handle their money and I've built a brand on that skill. — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
You made a decision given your life circumstances and you have to be ok with that. Regrets that can't be change is just torturing… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
The number of those 19 to 25 with private insurance increased from 51 to 55.8 percent, and the percentage of uninsured fell from 33.9… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
Money may not be able to buy you love, but conflicts about it can certainly bankrupt your relationship. — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
We all only have a certain amount of money and that means yes, we have to make choices and sometimes those choices mean we… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
I'm driving my old car until I'm on a first name basis with the low tow truck drivers! — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
When you give people who are being financially responsible money, you are enabling them to continue a bad habit. So you are actually helping… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image