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Anyone can be pulled into a romance scam. And with scammers using artificial intelligence to make their lies more convincing, even the smartest consumers can fall victim. Are the companies behind popular dating apps doing enough to protect their users?This week, Michelle talks with Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire about her investigation into Match Group: the company behind Tinder, Hinge and Match.com. They discuss what the investigation uncovered, how AI is changing the way scammers operate and why victims shouldn’t shoulder the blame alone. Plus, the senator shares her efforts to make reporting scams easier and hold tech companies accountable.Want Michelle to answer your money question? Email [email protected] for a chance to be on the show.00:00 Welcome to Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary01:20 Meet Sen. Maggie Hassan: What Her Investigation Uncovered03:55 Match Group Responds to the Investigation06:35 Why Sen. Hassan is Advocating for Scam Victims08:39 The ReportScams.gov Act: What Would it Do?11:32 How AI is Making Scams Harder to Spot13:32 Why You’re Not Too Smart to Get Scammed 16:23 Romance Scams Steal More than Money20:02 What Congress Can Do to Protect Scam Victims22:18 Should I Buy This? I Need a New Car at 71 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For decades, financial journalist and HerMoney CEO Jean Chatzky has told people to save, save, save for retirement. But what happens when it’s finally time to spend that hard-earned money? This week, Michelle talks to Jean, her longtime friend, about her new book, “The Forever Paycheck,” and the challenges of turning a lifetime of savings into retirement income. Together they explore why so many struggle to spend in retirement and how to start building a forever paycheck.Want Michelle to answer your money question? Email [email protected] for a chance to be on the show.00:00 Welcome to Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary01:41 Meet Jean Chatzky: HerMoney Founder02:58 How Has the Conversation Around Money Changed?05:55 What is a Forever Paycheck?09:30 Why Jean's Mother Couldn't Spend Her Retirement Savings12:57 Why We're So Afraid of Running Out of Money15:25 Michelle Can’t Spend $30 on a Phone Case18:36 When Couples Disagree About Retirement Spending20:09 Planning for the Retirement You Want22:01 How Much Money Do You Really Need to Retire?25:21 How to Start When Money is Tight28:49 Investments vs. Annuities: Which is Right for You?36:11 Give Yourself Permission to Enjoy Your Retirement38:58 Is the 4% Retirement Rule Still Reliable?41:17 Jean's Advice to Michelle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 foundation in personal finance, she relied on financial advisors who didn’t have her best interests at heart. After experiencing the fallout of poor guidance, Lauryn realized she had to take control of her own financial future. Now, she’s helping others do the same.This week, Lauryn tells Michelle about her journey from becoming the first American woman to medal in both the Summer and Winter Olympics, to building a second career as a Certified Financial Planner. Together, they discussed the costly mistakes athletes and young professionals often make and how to avoid a “dud” when looking for a financial advisor.Want Michelle to answer your money question? Email [email protected] for a chance to be on the show.00:00 Welcome to Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary01:29 Meet Lauryn Williams: From College Athlete to Olympian03:09 The Financial Reality of Becoming a Pro Athlete04:56 Early Money Mistakes and Hiring the Wrong Advisor06:08 The Two-Mortgage Mistake and the Real Estate Crash09:37 Navigating Sponsorship Contracts and Financial Anxiety12:27 The Lack of Financial Coaching in Professional Sports16:46 What Is a Fiduciary and Why Do You Need One?19:12 Pivoting From Athletics to Financial Planning23:54 Relocating to Colombia for a Better Cost of Living26:45 Overcoming Financial Shame and a $150,000 Mistake29:39 Navigating the Finance Industry as a Black Woman31:10 Budgeting and the Pressure of Keeping Up With the Joneses34:50 The Ultimate Freedom of Paying Cash for a House38:28 Tackling Student Loans and Defining Financial Security39:59 Feeling Green: Balancing Cash Flow and Retirement Contributions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for it. Michelle and Marian talk through her retirement "buckets," explore the possibilities of long term care, and whether she’s really prepared for what lies ahead.Want Michelle to answer your money question? Email [email protected] for a chance to be on the show.00:00 Welcome to Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary02:08 Meet Marian03:31 Losing Her Husband and Estate Planning04:56 Selling the Business During the Pandemic06:20 Inheriting an IRA and Explaining RMDs 07:52 Social Security and Consolidating Investments12:25 Breaking Down Marian's Current Financial Plan15:35 The Bucket Approach17:48 Long-Term Growth and Coverage19:09 Grieving the Business You Built 21:13 Aging Without Kids: Who Will Look After You? 27:08 The Chapter In Between28:12 Staying Put vs. Pivoting: Six Steps to Smart Decisions 35:15 Giving Yourself Permission to Spend 38:28 Final Thoughts: Why an Objective Third Party Matters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 daughter through college and graduate school, Lauren and her husband are staring down nearly $92,000 in Parent Plus Loans and wondering what that debt means for their future.Michelle sits down with Lauren to figure out how the couple should tackle their loans, where they can cut back, and whether they can help their daughter with some of her own student loans.Want Michelle to answer your money question? Email [email protected] for a chance to be on the show.00:00 Welcome to Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary01:00 Meet Lauren: A Mom Facing $92K in Debt04:33 Paying for College While Managing Life's Expenses06:26 Was Out-of-State College Worth the Debt?10:33 Why Her Daughter's Education Was Worth the Sacrifice14:05 The Money Conversations Parents Avoid15:21 Debt Dash: Breaking Down the Numbers20:00 Credit Cards, Eating Out, and Hidden Expenses23:47 Michelle's Debt Payoff Plan: Start Small27:07 Understanding Parent PLUS Loan Repayment Options31:27 Teaching Your Kids to Talk About Money37:13 Helping Your Adult Child Become Debt-Free40:39 Lauren's Financial Action Plan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Singletary gets candid about the financial decisions that shape our lives. Michelle talks with everyday people, experts, and public figures to help make sense of your dollars.Tune in every Tuesday for Michelle’s advice on questions directly from listeners. Want Michelle to answer your money question? Email [email protected] for a chance to be on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.