Financial decisions are rarely just about the money. And when life and money collide, it can be hard to make sense of either. That's where Michelle comes in. On Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary, Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary helps real people navigate the financial questions keeping them up at night. Whether it's debt, spending habits, retirement, or everything in between, Michelle is here to take some of the fear out of figuring out your finances. Through candid conversations with everyday people, experts, and public figures, Michelle gets to the heart of the choices that shape our financial lives. Because getting your finances in order isn't about being perfect—it's about making the next decision make sense.
Tune in every Tuesday for Michelle’s advice on questions directly from listeners.
Want Michelle to answer your money question? Email dollarsandsense@washpost.com (mailto:dollarsandsense@washpost.com) for a chance to be on the show.
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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 dollarsandsense@washpost.com (mailto:dollarsandsense@washpost.com) for a chance to be on the show.
00:00 Welcome to Dollars & Sense with Michelle Singletary
01:20 Meet Sen. Maggie Hassan: What Her Investigation Uncovered
03:55 Match Group Responds to the Investigation
06:35 Why Sen. Hassan is Advocating for Scam Victims
08:39 The ReportScams.gov Act: What Would it Do?
11:32 How AI is Making Scams Harder to Spot
13:32 Why You’re Not Too Smart to Get Scammed
16:23 Romance Scams Steal More than Money
20:02 What Congress Can Do to Protect Scam Victims
22:18 Should I Buy This? I Need a New Car at 71
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3 Nov 2026
How to get a paycheck, forever
Financial journalist and HerMoney CEO Jean Chatzky interviews host Michelle Singletary about her new book, "The Forever Paycheck," offering strategies to transform savings into sustainable retirement income.
27 Oct 2026
A Gold Medalist's Olympic-Sized Money Mistakes
Host Michelle Singletary interviews Olympic gold medalist Lauryn Williams about her costly financial mistakes and how she became a Certified Financial Planner.
20 Oct 2026
The Chapter In-between
Host Michelle Singletary interviews Marian about navigating retirement planning, long-term care options, and preparing for future financial needs.
13 Oct 2026
How Much Should Parents Sacrifice to Pay for College?
Michelle Singletary interviews Lauren about navigating $92,000 in Parent Plus Loans and strategizing debt repayment for a family's financial future.
6 Oct 2026
Introducing: Dollars & Sense With Michelle Singletary
Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary interviews everyday people and experts to help listeners make sense of their personal finances.
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