If someone is borrowing money from you, that person – even if it’s your adult child – owes it to you to be transparent.
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Singletary: Pension failures and why you should care
Congress needs to revisit the religious-affiliated pension plan exemption. Or people might find out too late that a promised safety net has vanished.
Michelle Singletary: Tipping and lack of price transparency upsets customers
The economics of the service industry has shifted to make it the direct responsibility of the customers to subsidize the salary of the workers.
Michelle Singletary: Dying without a will is hell for surviving relatives
If you really love your family, then put your wishes in writing and make it legal.
Michelle Singletary: No, you don’t have to be in debt to have a good credit score
Good credit scores are all about on-time payments and how many different types of open lines of credit you have.
Michelle Singletary: Consumers score a major victory in federal transparency fight
The fight over shutting down the CFPB consumer complaint database is over. It’s staying.
Singletary: Here’s how to retire and enrich your life as an entrepreneur
Senior entrepreneurship movement makes sense. People are living longer, and many worry about outliving their savings.
Michelle Singletary: Beware the new Apple cash-back card
Based on past performance, you’ll get more return for your money from the stock market.
Singletary: Don’t let loan forgiveness handcuff you to a job you hate
Have a backup plan when you’re counting on Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs. If you’re in a horrible job situation, it may well be worth giving up the loan forgiveness.
Singletary: Number of 401(k) millionaires reaches new highs
Successful 401(k) contributors keep investing even through market volatility.