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Michelle Singletary is a nationally syndicated columnist for The Washington Post, where she writes the award-winning column, "The Color of Money." In her spare time, Singletary is the director of “Prosperity Partners Ministry,” a program she founded at her church in which women and men, who handle their money well, volunteer to mentor others who are having financial challenges.

In Whitney Houston’s death, lessons about life planning
By Michelle Singletary, The Washington Post
Posted 02/16/2012
Like so many others, I was stunned to hear about Whitney Houston’s death at age 48.
Don’t dawdle on filing taxes. Identity thieves are lurking.
By Michelle Singletary, The Washington Post
Posted 02/09/2012
There’s a good reason to get taxes done early: identity theft.
 
Have old debts? The collector might be too late. - 02/06/2012
By Michelle Singletary, The Washington Post
What would you do if you received a court summons indicating that you were being sued for thousands of dollars in debt on a credit card you had no recollection ever applying for or using?
The Color of Money: Have old debts? Read up on your rights. - 02/03/2012
By Michelle Singletary, The Washington Post
In the world of civil penalties, getting a major company to pay a $2.5 million settlement doesn’t seem like much, maybe the equivalent of a $100 parking ticket. This is an ouch factor, but it’s not financially devastating.
 
Studying the purpose of college - 01/30/2012
Michelle Singletary
Is college a time for young adults to just enrich their minds, or should students use that time to concentrate on a major that will prepare them for a career?
 
Hefty down payments not the answer to fixing mortgage mess - 01/26/2012
Michelle Singletary, Washington Post
Research shows that down payments help reduce the chance of a foreclosure because borrowers have more to lose. But that’s just one predictor.
Report: Young adults making gains under health-care law - 01/20/2012
Michelle Singletary
A report released by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute notes what could be really good news: The health-care reform signed into law by President Obama, which has been criticized by Republicans and challenged in court, appears to be improving the health insurance coverage of young adults.
The Color of Money
Watchdog as big brother (or sister) - 01/13/2012
I got into just one fight while in elementary school.
The Color of Money
Why investors need to change their behavior - 01/13/2012
I often hear people say they can't stomach investing anymore. And I understand.
In 2012, finally pay off credit cards with the 'Debt Dash' method - 01/13/2012
Most of us have made promises to do something better. My home office is still cluttered after I promised - as one of my 2011 New Year's resolutions - to keep it tidy. It was clean for a while. Now it's a hot mess again.
What happened with personal finance in 2011 - 01/13/2012
As 2011 wraps up, let's look back and reflect on the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to personal finance.
Getting innovative with giving - 11/18/2011
By Michelle Singletary
WASHINGTON - I've always believed that philanthropy should be at the top of any budget. Support those organizations that help people eat, move into affordable housing and find sustainable employment and we all benefit.


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