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Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary

The Washington Post

4 episodes

Financial decisions are rarely just about the money. And when life and money collide, it can be hard to make sense of either. That's where Michelle comes in. On Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary, Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary helps real people navigate the financial questions keeping them up at night. Whether it's debt, spending habits, retirement, or everything in between, Michelle is here to take some of the fear out of figuring out your finances. Through candid conversations with everyday people, experts, and public figures, Michelle gets to the heart of the choices that shape our financial lives. Because getting your finances in order isn't about being perfect—it's about making the next decision make sense.

More about the show

Tune in every Tuesday for Michelle’s advice on questions directly from listeners.

Want Michelle to answer your money question? Email dollarsandsense@washpost.com for a chance to be on the show.

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Episodes

  1. A Gold Medalist's Olympic-Sized Money Mistakes

    · 45 min · S1 E3

    When Lauryn Williams became a professional athlete at just 20 years old, she started earning big money. She went on to win four Olympic medals but found herself in several bad financial situations. Without a strong…

  2. The surprising mistake many retired people make

    · 40 min · S1 E2

    Marian is retired and enjoying the life she worked so hard to build. But as she watches her friends age and lose their independence, she can't stop wondering what her own version of that might look like — or how to pay…

  3. How Much Should Parents Sacrifice to Pay for College?

    · 46 min · S1 E1

    When Lauren’s daughter wanted to go to college, there was no question–she was going to be allowed to go wherever she wanted. For Lauren—who is a teacher—a good education was worth the price. But after helping their…

  4. Introducing: Dollars & Sense With Michelle Singletary

    · 1:14 · Trailer

    How do I make sense of my money? This isn’t an easy question to answer, and it’s not one you have to answer alone. On Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary, the Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle…

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