Maurie Backman
Maurie Backman
Freelance WriterMaurie Backman is a freelance contributor to Moneywise, who has more than a decade of experience writing about financial topics, including retirement, investing, Social Security, and real estate.
Maurie Backman is a freelance contributor to Moneywise, who has more than a decade of experience writing about financial topics, including retirement, investing, Social Security, and real estate. Her work has appeared on sites that include USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, and CNN Underscored. She studied creative writing and finance at Binghamton University and decided to merge the two to try to help empower consumers to make smart financial planning decisions.
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Managing Money • Dec 21
How to handle an adult child who won’t pay rent — and protect your own financial future at the same time
Don't let your own long-term financial security suffer
Managing Money • Dec 21
How to handle an adult child who won’t pay rent — and protect your own financial future at the same time
Don't let your own long-term financial security suffer
Managing Money • Dec 15
Should you sell your home to fund your retirement? No so fast, say Ramsey Show hosts
The financial gurus give some perspective
Managing Money • Dec 15
Should you sell your home to fund your retirement? No so fast, say Ramsey Show hosts
The financial gurus give some perspective
News • Dec 10
‘Boreout’ is the new workplace crisis hurting productivity, and costing companies billions. Can you relate?
Boreout is the new burnout.
News • Dec 10
‘Boreout’ is the new workplace crisis hurting productivity, and costing companies billions. Can you relate?
Boreout is the new burnout.
Investing • Nov 13
Experts warn the S&P 500 is broken. Has Warren Buffett’s golden ‘set it and forget it’ rule finally failed?
Is the Oracle of Omaha's key strategy irrelevant?
Investing • Nov 13
Experts warn the S&P 500 is broken. Has Warren Buffett’s golden ‘set it and forget it’ rule finally failed?
Is the Oracle of Omaha's key strategy irrelevant?
Managing Money • Nov 04
5 millionaire habits that make early retirement possible — and how you can use them to reach financial freedom
Being deliberate is key
Managing Money • Nov 04
5 millionaire habits that make early retirement possible — and how you can use them to reach financial freedom
Being deliberate is key
Managing Money • Oct 28
They’re in their 50s and $100K in debt — I’m afraid my parents are headed for bankruptcy. How can I help?
With some effort, they can recover.
Managing Money • Oct 28
They’re in their 50s and $100K in debt — I’m afraid my parents are headed for bankruptcy. How can I help?
With some effort, they can recover.
Managing Money • Oct 23
Stay-at-home mom charges husband $2,700 a week for household labour
Stay-at-home parents don’t get paid – but that doesn’t mean their work isn’t valuable.
Managing Money • Oct 23
Stay-at-home mom charges husband $2,700 a week for household labour
Stay-at-home parents don’t get paid – but that doesn’t mean their work isn’t valuable.
Managing Money • Oct 19
Money fights affect 32% of Canadian couples — and Ramit Sethi says being agreeable isn’t always a virtue
Being too polite about financial goals can make potential conflicts about money even worse
Managing Money • Oct 19
Money fights affect 32% of Canadian couples — and Ramit Sethi says being agreeable isn’t always a virtue
Being too polite about financial goals can make potential conflicts about money even worse
Investing • Sep 18
I’m 64, retired with $700K, but I can’t stop obsessing over my account — is this normal or a deeper problem?
It's time to take a breather
Investing • Sep 18
I’m 64, retired with $700K, but I can’t stop obsessing over my account — is this normal or a deeper problem?
It's time to take a breather
Managing Money • Sep 15
A couple may lose their chance to buy a home because of a low credit score after an ex pays rent late
As the old saw goes, no good deed goes unpunished.
Managing Money • Sep 15
A couple may lose their chance to buy a home because of a low credit score after an ex pays rent late
As the old saw goes, no good deed goes unpunished.
Managing Money • Sep 14
Can I retire with just half a million dollars in the bank? Here’s how to plan for a small budget
Here are some strategies to help make the plan work.
Managing Money • Sep 14
Can I retire with just half a million dollars in the bank? Here’s how to plan for a small budget
Here are some strategies to help make the plan work.
Managing Money • Sep 08
Canadians’ spending is increasing year-over-year — putting retirees at risk of this 1 ‘spending shock.'
When it comes to retirement, planning ahead matters most.
Managing Money • Sep 08
Canadians’ spending is increasing year-over-year — putting retirees at risk of this 1 ‘spending shock.'
When it comes to retirement, planning ahead matters most.
Managing Money • Jul 31
She wants to move into an RV — but with $2.5K saved and $40K in debt, Ramsey hosts have many concerns
Sometimes dreams can't translate into reality
Managing Money • Jul 31
She wants to move into an RV — but with $2.5K saved and $40K in debt, Ramsey hosts have many concerns
Sometimes dreams can't translate into reality
Managing Money • Jul 24
I'm 53 and have more saved for retirement than my spouse— how do we save strategically to meet both our needs?
Working together can benefit each party.
Managing Money • Jul 24
I'm 53 and have more saved for retirement than my spouse— how do we save strategically to meet both our needs?
Working together can benefit each party.
Managing Money • Jul 09
Many baby boomers aren’t ready for retirement — but these 3 proven strategies can secure their future
How to best avoid bumpy financial terrain
Managing Money • Jul 09
Many baby boomers aren’t ready for retirement — but these 3 proven strategies can secure their future
How to best avoid bumpy financial terrain
Investing • May 28
Should I stick with the family wealth manager?
Putting all of your eggs in one basket is a strategy that could backfire
Investing • May 28
Should I stick with the family wealth manager?
Putting all of your eggs in one basket is a strategy that could backfire
Managing Money • May 23
Why $30K in loans makes Ramsey Show hosts 'dizzy'
Breaking the cycle of debt can sometimes go beyond paying down loan balances
Managing Money • May 23
Why $30K in loans makes Ramsey Show hosts 'dizzy'
Breaking the cycle of debt can sometimes go beyond paying down loan balances
Managing Money • May 23
Millionaires own these 5 things: You might too
Millionaires, they're just like us
Managing Money • May 23
Millionaires own these 5 things: You might too
Millionaires, they're just like us
Managing Money • May 06
When it's time to end a struggling small business
Starting a small business is tough, but knowing when to pull the plug can be even tougher.
Managing Money • May 06
When it's time to end a struggling small business
Starting a small business is tough, but knowing when to pull the plug can be even tougher.
Retirement • Apr 24
43% will delay retirement due to money problems
It's not just the financials you'll need to think about
Retirement • Apr 24
43% will delay retirement due to money problems
It's not just the financials you'll need to think about
Investing • Apr 15
I'm 62 — am I ready to retire soon?
There can be advantages to holding off on retirement and working a few additional years
Investing • Apr 15
I'm 62 — am I ready to retire soon?
There can be advantages to holding off on retirement and working a few additional years
Investing • Apr 09
Financial moves to make one year before you retire
You’ve made it to the home stretch. Now it’s time to make sure you’re really prepared
Investing • Apr 09
Financial moves to make one year before you retire
You’ve made it to the home stretch. Now it’s time to make sure you’re really prepared
Investing • Mar 21
Should my first home be an investment property?
Investing in a rental property could work out, but it isn’t for the faint of heart.
Investing • Mar 21
Should my first home be an investment property?
Investing in a rental property could work out, but it isn’t for the faint of heart.
Retirement • Mar 21
Is a financial planner worth it in retirement?
There are pros and cons to getting financial help
Retirement • Mar 21
Is a financial planner worth it in retirement?
There are pros and cons to getting financial help
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