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Michelle Singletary Michelle Singletary is the personal finance guru for NPR’s Day to Day, filing commentaries that can be heard every Tuesday. In conjunction with her work for NPR, Singletary writes the award-winning, syndicated “The Color of Money” column for the Washington Post and is a regular contributor to Howard University's evening news radio program, Insight, on which she discusses personal finance issues.
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The Color of Money

Goodbye For Now, But Please Stay Frugal

The personal finance columnist makes her final appearance on Day to Day. She reflects on past conversations and looks forward to her new book: The Power to Prosper: 21 Days to Financial Freedom.

Goodbye For Now, But Please Stay Frugal

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Credit Scores; E-Banks; Debt Relief

Questions from listeners yield advice on why good customers are seeing shrinking credit lines, how to avoid getting a bad credit rating, using e-banks (make sure they're FDIC-insured) and whether to trust debt-settlement companies (hint: you can do most of it yourself).

Credit Scores; E-Banks; Debt Relief

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Are Recession-Proof Jobs Also Disappearing?

Some jobs may not sound glamorous, but they may be more recession-proof than others. Look in these industries: health care, computers, teaching, office management.

Are Recession-Proof Jobs Also Disappearing?

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Telling Children About Financial Problems

Many families are facing difficult times as news of more layoffs hit daily headlines. How much should children be told about a family's financial situation?

Telling Children About Financial Problems

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Splurging Is Still Okay

New shoes here, a weekend getaway there. Our financial contributor explains that treating yourself is important even during tough economic times ... so long as it's done wisely.

Splurging Is Still Okay

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It's Still Important For Teens To Find Work

Remember the days of flipping hamburgers and babysitting for a little extra cash as a teenager? Our personal finance contributor explores why it's important for teens to work and how they can find a job in these tough economic times.

It's Still Important For Teens To Find Work

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Why Wait Until Age 59 To Get My Money?

Our personal finance contributor offers tips on how to deal with weird banking rules, how to go to college for free and what books you need to read to save lots of money.

Why Wait Until Age 59 To Get My Money?

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Making Quality New Year's Resolutions

Try not spending money on anything extra for a month and you'll rack up savings, says our personal finance contributor. She advises people to keep a cash reserve and remember that every day is a new day to get your finances together.

Making Quality New Year's Resolutions

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Asking For Help During The Holidays

Christmas this year comes as many Americans are unemployed, broke and behind on their mortgages. Our personal finance contributor has advice on how to ask for assistance if you're in financial trouble during the holiday season.

Asking For Help During The Holidays

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The Best Way To Sell Your Stuff

Our personal finance contributor says one way to increase your budget is to sell those unneeded items stored in your garage or closet. She offers tips on the most lucrative way to do this.

The Best Way To Sell Your Stuff

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