Maurie Backman
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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
Investing

5 Social Security Changes to Expect in 2026

Jun 17, 2025
Investing

Why do people seem to hate financial advisors?

Jun 16, 2025
Investing

I get $1,056 from Social Security, but rent is $1,600 and am looking for options

Jun 16, 2025
Investing

How often should you meet with a financial advisor?

Jun 15, 2025
Investing

I’m thinking of firing my financial advisor because I’m not getting great value

Jun 14, 2025
Personal Finance

20 Tips to Stretch Your Social Security Benefits

Jun 14, 2025
Personal Finance

What Opportunities Am I Forfeiting By Not Using A Credit Card?

Jun 13, 2025
Personal Finance

20 Things You Didn’t Know About Social Security

Jun 13, 2025