Maurie Backman is a Freelance Writer at various esteemed publications. She covers a range of topics including finance, personal finance, real estate, and health and wellness, often focusing on issues such as Social Security, markets, and the Federal Reserve. Maurie's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including USA TODAY, Yahoo News, and The Detroit Free Press.
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By: Maurie Backman
When I was in my early 30s, I was balancing work and parenthood — and spending a giant chunk of my income on daycare so I could hold down a job and earn money. I did my best to save and had a respectable sum socked away at the time. But the author of this Reddit post puts those efforts to shame.
It’s hardly a secret that government spending has the potential to get out of hand. It’s this line of thinking that perhaps led to the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, an initiative that President-elect Donald Trump has pegged Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head up.
By: Maurie Backman
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By: Maurie Backman
When I bought my home about 15 years ago, I remember feeling jittery about making that financial commitment. But I also felt privileged to be in a place where I could afford a down payment and purchase a place of my own.
The income thresholds at which taxes apply haven’t changed in decades.
By: Maurie Backman
A 2024 Northwestern Mutual survey found that Americans think it’ll take $1.46 million, on average, to enjoy a comfortable retirement. So if you’re sitting on $5 million, you may be eager to take the plunge — even if you’re a bit young to be bringing your career to a close.
By: Maurie Backman
Maurie Backman 5 min read Imagine walking into your local AT&T store to troubleshoot a problem with your cellphone only to learn you've fallen victim to financial fraud — and to the tune of $3,700.
By: Maurie Backman
M any Americans spend more money on housing than any other expense. And given the way the cost of housing has risen, it's not surprising to learn that lower earners are struggling to keep up.
Mehmet Oz has been tapped to oversee Medicare in the new year.
By: Maurie Backman
Maurie Backman 5 min read One of the advantages of renting a home is that tenants pay a sum of money to a landlord each month without
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