Maurie Backman
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Investing

I’m looking to invest $200K in an S&P 500 ETF and not think about it for 20 years

Jun 26, 2025
Personal Finance

What the Average $2,002 Social Security Benefit Lets You Rent in 10 Major Cities

Jun 25, 2025
Investing

I’m trying to build a $40k dividend portfolio and want to know if REITs make sense for me

Jun 25, 2025
Personal Finance

Still Working at 70? Here’s When You Actually Need to Claim Social Security

Jun 24, 2025
Investing

Should I just go all in on a S&P 500 ETF? Feels like that just makes sense at this point.

Jun 24, 2025
Investing

I’m 85 and my partner is 69, and we’re wondering if marriage makes sense from a Social Security standpoint

Jun 23, 2025
Investing

My partner was born in 1958. Can he work and keep 100% of his Social Security check?

Jun 22, 2025
Personal Finance

Social Security: Fact vs Fiction

Jun 21, 2025
Investing

IVV, VOO, SPY, FXAIX – how do I pick one, and does it really matter?

Jun 21, 2025
Investing

Social Security’s Trust Funds May Now Be Empty in Less Than a Decade. Here’s What That Means for You

Jun 20, 2025
Investing

The Fed Just Made Its Move — Here’s What It Means For Your Social Security Checks

Jun 20, 2025
Investing

I’m expecting $786 a month from Social Security and have heard 85% of that will be taxed. Is that right?

Jun 20, 2025
Investing

The Worst 5 Reasons to Claim Social Security at 70

Jun 20, 2025
Investing

I Was Married for 7 Days Shy of 10 Years: Will That Ruin My Chances of Getting Social Security Survivor Benefits?

Jun 19, 2025
Personal Finance

There’s Bad News for Retirees on Social Security. Here’s the Latest

Jun 18, 2025
Investing

This Is What the Fed Just Said About a Raise in Social Security Checks

Jun 18, 2025
Investing

Is Social Security Out of Money? This Is What You Need to Know

Jun 18, 2025
Personal Finance

The Worst 5 Reasons to Claim Social Security at 62

Jun 18, 2025
Investing

My financial advisor took 40% of my gains. Time to move on?

Jun 17, 2025
Investing

I’m 69 and Social Security Just Sent Me a Five-Figure Check Out Of the Blue

Jun 17, 2025