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'm keenly aware of how important it is to set a good example. You may not think that your kids are paying… — 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
Policy changes like what you desire come from our politicians. So let them know what you think. — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
I knew I had found my life's passion after writing my first column for The Washington Post. The response was like nothing… — Michelle Singletary Copy Share Image
My Big Mama is my No. 1 financial role model. Much of my advice stems from what she taught me. She never… — 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
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