Five myths about women and money that need to be debunked
Misconceptions still linger about women’s financial acumen, despite increasing numbers of them managing the money in their households.
By Michelle SingletaryIdentity theft victims waited 19 months for tax refunds
Despite some lingering issues, the national taxpayer advocate sees room for “cautious optimism” as the 2024 tax season gets underway.
By Michelle SingletaryHow to make an easy budget — no app required
Money management is about behavioral economics; getting a handle on the psychological forces at play is crucial to clearing away our financial baggage.
By Michelle SingletaryNot rich? Take this quiz to see how to build your wealth.
Take this quiz and find out how to build your wealth and see what could be dragging it down.
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By Michelle SingletaryGetting better with money starts with taking care of yourself
Here are four resolutions to help improve your finances this year.
By Michelle SingletaryStop nagging people about the gifts you gave them
If you’re the type of giver who wants an update on the crockpot, sweater or self-help book you sent, it’s time to learn how to let go.
By Michelle SingletaryIRS is waiving $1B in penalties. Beware of tax debt relief companies.
The agency is extending the reprieve for the 2021 and 2022 tax years to roughly 4.7 million individuals, businesses, trusts and tax-exempt organizations.
By Michelle SingletaryLove a gift or hate it, here’s the right way to accept it
Ralph Waldo Emerson got it right: “We are either glad or sorry at a gift, and both emotions are unbecoming.”
By Michelle SingletaryThe single best gift you can give anyone, according to teachers
Letting people know their work made a difference can have real staying power.
By Michelle SingletaryWhat not to say when people are being laid off
Job cuts are hitting a lot of industries, from media to tech to automotive; think carefully before offering words of comfort.
By Michelle SingletaryNo more coffee mugs! Here are the gifts teachers say they want or need.
l asked educators about their holiday wishes. Gift cards and school supplies topped the list, along with handwritten notes and other simple acts of appreciation.
By Michelle Singletary8 easy steps to set your finances up for a better 2024
There’s a lot you don’t have control over. But with a little effort, you can get a better handle on your finances in 2024.
By Michelle SingletaryHow to tell your friends and family to have small or no-gift holidays
An illustrated guide to setting budgets, expectations and boundaries — no matter the occasion.
By Michelle Singletary401(k) balances down, hardship withdrawals are up. But it’s not all dire.
Fresh numbers from Fidelity have good and not-so-good news about Americans’ retirement savings
By Michelle SingletaryAn etiquette guide to regifting
The holiday season is the time of year when people revisit the etiquette around regifting.
By Michelle SingletaryHow my millennial daughter built her credit score above 800 in 5 steps
Building an excellent credit profile without a credit history isn’t as daunting as you might think.
By Michelle SingletarySingle, no kids? Here’s who can handle your estate plans.
Thousands of readers weighed in on my column about kids and inheritance, so I held a live chat to answer their biggest questions.
By Michelle SingletaryHow to be a financially savvy holiday shopper
Sign up for this five-day SMS course on how to spend less on holiday gifts with award-winning personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary.
By Michelle SingletaryHow do I find someone to do my will? Read Michelle Singletary’s answer.
Michelle Singletary answered your estate planning and other personal finance questions. The main takeaway: Make a plan now.
By Michelle Singletary