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Michelle Singletary

Washington, D.C., United States

Personal Finance Columnist at The Washington Post

Editor at Personal Finance Newsletter (Washpost)

Washington Post personal finance columnist | 2022 Lifetime Achievement @LoebAwards winner | author, What to Do with Your Money When Crisis Hits

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  • Americans are worried about affording the necessities. Not dolls.

    5 days ago | washingtonpost.com | Michelle Singletary

    Americans are worried about affording the necessities. Not dolls. (washingtonpost.com) Americans are worried about affording the necessities. Not dolls. By Michelle Singletary 2025050910003200 It's not about dolls. President Donald Trump has downplayed the financial impact of his trade policies on American consumers, suggesting that price increases would be minimal.

  • Teacher appreciation starts with better pay, not gifts

    1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Michelle Singletary

    Teacher appreciation starts with better pay, not gifts (washingtonpost.com) Teacher appreciation starts with better pay, not gifts By Michelle Singletary 2025050710000000 The recent controversy over University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders's NFL draft slot serves as yet another disheartening illustration of our society's skewed priorities. I find the excessive attention given to athletes during draft season distressing.

  • How did Trump’s first 100 days impact your 401(k)? It’s time to look

    1 week ago | pressdemocrat.com | Michelle Singletary

    I finally looked. It was ugly. My husband and I had a financial meeting over the weekend, which we try to do quarterly. As part of the process, we needed to update our net worth statement. So I reluctantly signed into the portal for my 401(k). After reviewing the account, I sat back on the couch to calm myself. The losses — on paper, at least — hurt.

  • My Gen Z daughter asked if now is the time to invest as the market dips

    1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Michelle Singletary

    My Gen Z daughter asked if now is the time to invest as the market dips (washingtonpost.com) My Gen Z daughter asked if now is the time to invest as the market dips By Michelle Singletary 2025050210000000 My 24-year-old daughter, who has some cash reserves, texted me following a particularly brutal week on Wall Street. She wanted to know if she should open an investment account.

  • How did Trump’s first 100 days impact your 401(k)? It’s time to look.

    2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Michelle Singletary

    How did Trump’s first 100 days impact your 401(k)? It’s time to look. (washingtonpost.com) How did Trump’s first 100 days impact your 401(k)? It’s time to look. By Michelle Singletary 2025043010000000 I finally looked. It was ugly. My husband and I had a financial meeting over the weekend, which we try to do quarterly. As part of the process, we needed to update our net worth statement. So I reluctantly signed into the portal for my 401(k).

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Michelle Singletary
Michelle Singletary @SingletaryM
13 Apr 25

Thank you!

Lana Kay
Lana Kay @LanaKay11

@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!!

Michelle Singletary
Michelle Singletary @SingletaryM
13 Apr 25

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Michelle Singletary
Michelle Singletary @SingletaryM
26 Feb 25

I appreciate that!

ACA
ACA @MellowMedStud

@SingletaryM thank you for being a voice in this excellent article. And thank you for all you have done for people seeing advice. https://t.co/Iu8cVsWLOy