Articles filed under Singletary, Michelle
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No, you do not have to be in debt to have a good credit scoreSep 29, 2019 1:00 AM - There is a lot of misinformation about credit scores, but when it's coming from someone who should know better, I want to scream.
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Average FICO credit score hits new highSep 14, 2019 1:00 AM - The widely used FICO credit score ranges from a low of 300 to a high of 850. A high score - along with other financial factors - can place you in a tier that results in the best lending deals. But high scores beyond a certain threshold are pretty much equal.
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What does it mean to 'max out' your retirement plan?Aug 25, 2019 1:00 AM - People get a little confused when others frequently talk about "maxing out" all their various accounts. What do they mean, exactly?
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Five reasons you need a budgetJun 30, 2019 1:00 AM - Budgeting isn't just numbers on a paper. It's a way to drive your spending in a direction that helps you live the financial values I hope you've set for yourself.
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Not rich enough to bribe your child's way into college? Here's some help to appeal for more financial aidMar 23, 2019 1:00 AM - In contrast to the reports that super-wealthy parents have paid six-figure bribes to get their children into the best universities, many families struggle to find the cash to pay for their children's education. Part of the outrage over the college-admissions scandal - in which the FBI claims uber-rich parents spent a total of $25 million to get their children into elite colleges - is the amount of money that didn't go to pay for tuition, room and board.
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Do some reading to weather the downturnNov 6, 2021 2:09 AM - By now you've either read or heard that we are officially in a recession. In fact, we've been in one since last December, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
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Let's not forget to bail out the little guyNov 5, 2021 10:35 PM - No longer is unemployment somebody else's problem. Chances are you know someone who has lost a job recently. Or you know somebody who knows somebody who has become unemployed through no fault of their own.
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Time to check those employee benefitsNov 5, 2021 5:58 PM - While you're caught up in watching the stock market ricochet or worrying about the current market value of your home, don't forget the mundane matters of your personal finances.
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'Wall Street Versus America" will make you madNov 5, 2021 3:13 PM - If you're mad about what's happening to our economy and need to stay mad to keep from wailing, read the October selection for the Color of Money Book Club.
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Remember to diversify when investingNov 5, 2021 12:53 PM - If your stock portfolio has been hit hard because you were too heavily invested in the financial sector, sob. If you acquired more debt than you can handle, holler.
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