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Michelle Singletary Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 9, 2026: By John MP

Michelle Singletary is an American journalist and personal finance columnist for The Washington Post.

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Best Known For:The television program The Color of Money
Breakthrough:Launched her syndicated column The Color of Money in The Washington Post in 1997

10 Quick Facts About Michelle Singletary

  • Full Name: Michelle Singletary
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist
  • Known For: The television program The Color of Money
  • Current Role: Personal finance columnist
  • Current Employer: The Washington Post
  • Place of Birth: Maryland
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Kevin Abbott
  • Beats: Business / Economy and Lifestyle / Human Interest
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Michelle Singletary Age

Michelle Singletary's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University.

  • University of Maryland
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Journalism
  • Johns Hopkins University
    • Qualification: Master's degree
    • Field of Study: Business

Career & Work

Michelle Singletary's career includes news and reporting roles with The Washington Post and The Baltimore Evening Sun.

Organization: The Washington Post
Role: Columnist
Period: 1992–Present
Organization: The Baltimore Evening Sun
Role: Reporter
Period: Late 1980s

Rise to Fame

Michelle Singletary rose to prominence for her role on The Color of Money.

Notable Works

  • Work: The Color of Money (Author/Columnist, 1997-Present) — Syndicated Column

Awards & Achievements

  • Gerald Loeb Award — UCLA Anderson School of Management — Personal Finance Column

Michelle Singletary Family & Relationships

Michelle Singletary is married to Kevin Abbott.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Michelle Singletary
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Place of Birth: Maryland

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Kevin Abbott

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/SingletaryM

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