Michelle Singletary

We all fall - even me.

— Michelle Singletary

Light has a way of keeping people honest.

— Michelle Singletary

Priorities lead to prosperity.

— Michelle Singletary

You can't time the market.

— Michelle Singletary

I write for anybody struggling to manage their money.

— Michelle Singletary

Always keep an eye out for other opportunities.

— Michelle Singletary

Having fun time is a good use of your money.

— Michelle Singletary

I love teaching people how to handle their money and I've built a brand on that skill.

— Michelle Singletary

I just don't like people taking debt into retirement.

— Michelle Singletary

We have to protect ourselves by doing our own homework.

— Michelle Singletary

You'll feel better when you get all that debt off your back.

— Michelle Singletary

I usually find that my gut doesn't steer me wrong when it comes to my money!

— Michelle Singletary

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

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

We all only have a certain amount of money and that means yes, we have to make choices and sometimes those choices…

— Michelle Singletary

The sad thing is many people learn how to manage money after they've made a lot of financial mistakes, some that take…

— Michelle Singletary

We know intellectually that money can't buy happiness yet we spend and go into debt as if it does.

— Michelle Singletary

Save what you can toward the emergency and life happens fund. But don't worry yourself sick at the slow growth. The point…

— Michelle Singletary

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

You shouldn't invest the money if you are looking to use it within five years. Too much risk.

— Michelle Singletary

The key to making sure your credit stays good is paying the bill on time. If you are paying the balance off…

— Michelle Singletary

There are other ways to motivate students than requiring them to take on debt or work long hours taking away from their…

— Michelle Singletary

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

The schools can't cover all the values that go along with how you handle your money. For example, a financial literacy class…

— Michelle Singletary

My experience may be different than theirs, readers can identify with trying to save for retirement or their own kid's college fund.…

— Michelle Singletary

My rule is when in doubt hire a professional. You could do it just this year and then you have direction to…

— Michelle Singletary

There are some dark days when I do receive some racist mail or emails. But overall the response to me has been…

— Michelle Singletary

My grandmother was extremely smart when it came to money, but she also worried a lot about not having enough. So it's…

— Michelle Singletary

I understand and respect people who say they want to boycott the Trump brand. I also respect your right to buy his…

— Michelle Singletary

My Big Mama is my No. 1 financial role model. Much of my advice stems from what she taught me. She never…

— Michelle Singletary

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

My grandmother's grandparents were slaves. My grandmother Big Mama would tell me about the stories she heard as a child growing up…

— Michelle Singletary

To get started, track your expenses for a couple of months. Then you should be able to start filling in your estimated…

— Michelle Singletary

I've decided to keep working until my last kid is thu college.

— Michelle Singletary

Once you finish paying for college you could reduce your life insurance.

— Michelle Singletary

If we don't want the companies to cheat on us, we shouldn't be cheating on them.

— Michelle Singletary

You still need to save but being debt-free in retirement is and should be a goal.

— Michelle Singletary

Having kids doesn't mean they would have taken care o you.

— Michelle Singletary

Money may not buy love, but fighting about it will bankrupt your relationship.

— Michelle Singletary

I'm driving my old car until I'm on a first name basis with the low tow truck drivers!

— Michelle Singletary