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Jackson's Money Woes Can Teach Us About the Dangers of Entitlement
Long before his death, we heard more about Michael Jackson's financial troubles than his incredible music. The singer was reportedly more than $300 million in debt.
 

Michelle Continues to Investigate

Michelle Singletary has been reporting on CashFlow Strategies and Financial Independence Group, which have been banned from arranging loans in two states. Click below to read her reports:

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Column: The Right Direction Starts With the Right Decisions (By Michelle Singletary, June 28, 2009)
 
The Mindset To Make It Through (By Michelle Singletary, June 21, 2009)
 
Waiting for Work (By Michelle Singletary, June 14, 2009)
 
Holding Tax-Preparers Accountable (By Michelle Singletary, June 11, 2009)
 
Insight From Inside the Mortgage Crisis (By Michelle Singletary, June 7, 2009)
 
GM Stock Looks Like a Bargain, but It's a Real Gamble (By Michelle Singletary, June 4, 2009)
 
Parents Need To Take Charge Of New Power (By Michelle Singletary, May 31, 2009)
 
We All Pay for the Privilege of Paying With Plastic (By Michelle Singletary, May 28, 2009)
 
Revealing the Hidden Cost Of Credit Cards (By Michelle Singletary, May 24, 2009)
 
Necessity or Luxury? Please Redefine. (By Michelle Singletary, May 21, 2009)
 
A Final Lesson: Repay Student Debt Quickly (By Michelle Singletary, May 17, 2009)
 
Be Careful Online: Not Everyone Is a True 'Friend' (By Michelle Singletary, May 14, 2009)
 
Look After Investments In 529 Plans (By Michelle Singletary, May 10, 2009)
 
National Addiction to Easy Credit Remains Consumers' Downfall (By Michelle Singletary, May 7, 2009)
 
How Madoff Became an Equal Opportunity Thief (By Michelle Singletary, May 3, 2009)
 
Damage Control for Your Credit Score (By Michelle Singletary, April 30, 2009)
 
Taking a Swing At the Bullies Behind the Plastic (By Michelle Singletary, April 26, 2009)
 
As Recession Deepens, Even Credit Cards' Minimums Can Become a Burden (By Michelle Singletary, April 23, 2009)
 
Landing a Job When Your Résumé's Too Good for It (By Michelle Singletary, April 19, 2009)
 
April 15 Is Over, but Tax Decisions Occur Year-Round (By Michelle Singletary, April 16, 2009)
 
Debtors' -- and Collectors' -- Obligations (By Michelle Singletary, April 12, 2009)
 
Before the Feature Film, a Message on Foreclosure Scams (By Michelle Singletary, April 9, 2009)
 
A Book Club Kids Can Really Get Into (By Michelle Singletary, April 5, 2009)
 
Times May Be Tough, but So Are IRS Penalties (By Michelle Singletary, April 2, 2009)
 
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