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Singletary: Regifting one way out of holiday crunch
Given the state of the economy and your bank account, purchasing gifts for certain friends and family may not be possible this holiday season. ...
Oakland Tribune, 11/25/09 by Michelle Singletary · More from publication -
Singletary: Complaints, solutions for retail
Given the stakes involved, I would encourage retailers to pay attention to a holiday shopping survey recently released by Consumer Reports. In...
Oakland Tribune, 11/24/09 by Michelle Singletary · More from publication -
Singletary: Gift cards face new rules
I have a love/hate relationship with gift cards. I love the concept and the fact that they make gift-buying so much easier. A gift card is a...
Oakland Tribune, 11/18/09 by Michelle Singletary · More from publication -
Singletary: First-time homebuyer takes on new meaning
It's official, we have a new tax break for people who don't need it, with money our government doesn't have. In an effort to stimulate the...
Oakland Tribune, 11/11/09 by Michelle Singletary · More from publication -
Singletary: Moving back home opens door to criticism
I'll be the first to admit, I'm a hovering parent, especially when it comes to the money my children get and spend. Of course, my offspring are...
Oakland Tribune, 11/04/09 by Michelle Singletary · More from publication -
Singletary: New debt collecting rules long overdue
People dread getting calls from bill collectors. And it's not always because they can't pay. It can be a degrading experience, especially with...
Oakland Tribune, 10/28/09 by Michelle Singletary · More from publication -
Singletary: 'Tis season for health care choices
It's that time of year -- open enrollment for your employment benefits package. It's time to determine if you want to stick with your current...
Oakland Tribune, 10/14/09 by Michelle Singletary · More from publication -
Singletary: Newsletter untangles personal finances
It used to be that our personal finances were so uncomplicated -- a simple bank account, 30-year mortgage, company pension. That was then. This...
Oakland Tribune, 10/07/09 by Michelle Singletary · More from publication -
Singletary: Tax tips for victims of the recession
If you've been pounded by the recession, I imagine the last thing you want to think about is your tax situation. But you'd better be thinking...
Oakland Tribune, 09/23/09 by Michelle Singletary · More from publication -
Singletary: A word we can all live by: Enough
There's a word we all need to live by. It could alleviate the stress that many parents feel every time their darling child's birthday comes around....
Oakland Tribune, 09/16/09 by Michelle Singletary · More from publication
