Michelle Singletary
@SingletaryM
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Washington Post personal finance columnist | 2022 Lifetime Achievement @LoebAwards winner | author, What to Do with Your Money When Crisis Hits
Washington, DC
Joined May 2009
Hello to everyone who has recently followed me 👋 .And thank you to my day ones 🙏 . Here's where you can find me in 2025. Cheers🥂
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I love this story! Inspiring, and what a work ethic. Teen works at Burger King on graduation night, sparks viral college fund
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“I was always taught to stay focused and keep doing the right thing,” said Mykale Baker.
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RT @getbasiccapital: “As the year plays out, I suggest you peek at your portfolio only when necessary.”. Evergreen reminder from @Singletar….
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Here we are, 100 days into the second term of President Donald Trump, and those of us saving for retirement are wondering what the heck happened.
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Thank you!.
@SingletaryM I watched your commentary on CBS News Sunday morning, and I must admit I was impressed! Excellent advice to ride the roller coaster. I've been riding the stock market for decades and I always win when I hold on and ride it out! Good job!!.
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I appreciate that!.
@SingletaryM thank you for being a voice in this excellent article. And thank you for all you have done for people seeing advice.
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Let's talk taxes! What are your concerns about this year's tax season? Are you worried about a potential audit or missing tax credit? . Join me for a live chat TODAY, Feb. 3 @ 2 p.m. Eastern time when I'll be answering your questions.
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New contribution limits for retirement savings come with the new year. How much will you be able to save with tax-advantaged accounts? What are the changes to Social Security? . You can also send in your questions through the box at the link. See you at noon!.
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How can you catch up on saving if you are behind? HINT: It's never too late (or too early!) to start saving for retirement. Join my live chat today at 12pm Eastern to discuss retirement planning in 2025.
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Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary answered questions about retirement planning during a live chat on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 12 p.m. Eastern time.
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STARTING SOON. SCAMMED: A panel discussion with Michelle Singletary. Register now, grab a snack, and come back for my live webcast starting in 20 minutes.
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🚨TONIGHT @ 6pm🚨. Scammed: A panel discussion with Michelle Singletary. Join my virtual panel for my "Scammed" series for your chance to hear from the victim, Judith and her daughter, Jeannie. There will be a chance to ask your questions. REGISTER NOW
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Spread the word. We need a lot of folks to join the Webcast Jan. 6 and get the word out. We have to protect ourselves.
@SingletaryM I registered it already. I look forward to the event. Just a couple days ago an alleged INTERPOL agent reached out to me via DM!!.
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Now’s your chance to hear directly from the key players in my "Scammed" series and ask them your questions. Join my virtual panel to hear from Judith, the real FBI agent Jacobs, and a fraud victim support group facilitator. REGISTER NOW to join the Zoom on Mon, Jan 6 @ 6pm ET
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This event is free and open to non-subscribers. Register now!.
Join me next week for a special event. On Monday, Jan. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern time, I’m hosting a virtual panel discussion around my “Scammed” series. Register now and bring your questions!
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In 2025, resolve to save for your retirement. Let me help you get started! Send me your questions and join my live chat Tuesday @ 12pm Eastern to see my answers.
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Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary answered questions about retirement planning during a live chat on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 12 p.m. Eastern time.
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Join me next week for a special event. On Monday, Jan. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern time, I’m hosting a virtual panel discussion around my “Scammed” series. Register now and bring your questions!
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Fidelity Investments tracks the number of retirement accounts with balances equal to or over $1 million. The overall number of millennials with $1 million as of the third quarter: 10,000.
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In the race to retire a millionaire, Millennials entered the chat in 2024.
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These retirement savers understand that bear and bull markets come with the territory, and they invest without regard for who sits in the Oval Office.
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Every year, you have another chance to change. Take it.
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A friend told you they were the victim of a financial scam. You want to know happened. But are your questions helpful or hurtful? . Take my quiz to find out.
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Shame is common among financial fraud victims, making it all the more important not to inject blame into the mix.
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