FresnoBee.com: Michelle Singletary

Know your rights to fight debt collectors

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:21:03 PST

What would you do if you received a court summons indicating that you were being sued for thousands of dollars in debt on a credit card you had no recollection ever applying for or using? Read comments

College also time to focus on career

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:15:58 PST

I continue to debate with people about the purpose of college. Read comments

Fine print can bar consumers' right to sue

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:18:00 PST

If you look carefully -- and you probably haven't -- at the fine print in your credit card agreement or in many of the consumer contracts you sign, you'll likely find a provision that says if you have a dispute and want your day in court, you're out of luck. Instead, you are forced to go to binding arbitration. Read comments

Investors need to make reality check

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:05:05 PST

I often hear people say they can't stomach investing anymore. And I understand. Read comments

2011 sees financial successes, failures

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:45:01 PST

As 2011 wraps up, let's look back and reflect on the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to personal finance. Read comments