I knew I had found my life's passion after writing my first column for The Washington Post. The response was like nothing we had seen in the business section. Everyday people were writing that finally someone was speaking to them in a way that was understandable. I think we were all shocked at how many readers wrote in to say that they too had a Big Mama who taught them about money.
Michelle SingletaryHaving a separate fund for the things in life that happen, helps keep the emergency fund in tact in case you lose your job or income.
Michelle Singletary