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Powerball: You can be rich even if you don’t hit the jackpot

Since odds are you won't win, don’t let the Powerball frenzy go by without learning something. Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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Making a dent in student debt with ‘Freshman Year for Free’

Outstanding student debt in the United States has now mushroomed to $1.4 trillion. Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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Allowing children financial freedom can pay off

When it comes to their money, should parents let their children learn from their own mistakes? Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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Could you live off Social Security alone?

Millions live off their monthly Social Security benefit check. How do they do it? Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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Color of Money Live (August 24)

Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions. Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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The economic impact of racism

Let’s not forget there’s an ugly economic side to bigotry. Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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Are you plagued by the serial get-out-of-debt disorder?

It's a real condition for folks who find themselves stuck in a cycle of getting in and out of debt Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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One of the costs of racism in American society

Where I saw opportunities to advance, my grandmother saw only traps laid by white people. Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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What do you need to do to retire with $1 million?

Whatever you end up saving will help. It’s better than not saving anything. Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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Consumer debt is at a record high. Haven’t we learned?

The milestone should be a wake-up call about the credit card debt we’re accumulating. Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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Should you use your child to get credit?

Does it need to be said that you shouldn’t use your children to get credit or to dig yourself out of a financial hole? Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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Color of Money Live (August 17)

Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions. Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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Is debt a deal breaker when dating? Four signs that it is.

One big thing: Pay attention to the person's present-day financial conduct. Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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What if the retirement advice you’re getting isn’t quite right?

What seems perfectly logical on paper doesn’t necessarily play out in real life. Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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Why you need to hit pause on your busy work life

When was the last time you thought about the reasons you’re working so hard? Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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Dow 22,000 milestone isn’t so great for bargain shoppers

To truly capitalize on the market you should be playing even when stocks are trending down – think flash sale. Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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Color of Money Live (August 10)

Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions. Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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Color of Money Live: “Please stop spending my money!”

Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions. Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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Don’t be blindsided during the eclipse

With every major event or crisis, the con artists show up ready to fleece someone. Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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How would you handle a forced retirement?

What if you have to retire sooner than you planned? Click here to read the full / original blog post.

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