Maurie Backman
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Personal Finance

If I Retire Early, Do I Have To Leave My Whole 401(k) Untouched?

Mar 3, 2025
Personal Finance

Prediction: This Will Be the Maximum Social Security Benefit Amount in 40 Years

Mar 3, 2025
Personal Finance

Clark Howard explains how if you save a dollar in a Roth IRA you save $1 but it’s not the case if you do the same in a 401(k)

Mar 3, 2025
Personal Finance

I’m only 40 and my net worth has soared to $9 million with 50% of being in crypto – should I diversify?

Mar 2, 2025
Personal Finance

President Trump Promised a Big Change to Social Security. Here’s Where it Stands

Mar 2, 2025
Personal Finance

What Should Parents Budget for College Expenses Outside of Their Fully Funded 529s?

Mar 2, 2025
Personal Finance

Shark Tank legend Barbara Corcoran says this is “the difference between successful people and others”

Mar 2, 2025
Personal Finance

I’m in my late 30s and have saved $2 million but I still rent – am I stuck forever?

Mar 1, 2025
Personal Finance

We’re looking to do a $160k home renovation – is an 8% interest rate for a HELOC too high to justify it?

Mar 1, 2025
Personal Finance

My baby boomer parents didn’t save for retirement and I have plenty of money – how can I help them if they are being stubborn?

Mar 1, 2025
Personal Finance

Retiring on Social Security Alone? Here’s the Pay Cut You Might Be Looking At

Mar 1, 2025
Personal Finance

The One Bright Spot of Rising Interest Rates: Free Money

Feb 28, 2025
Personal Finance

Want to Delay Your Social Security? Here’s Why You Need to Plan for That in Advance

Feb 28, 2025
Personal Finance

Can You Live on Social Security Alone If You Get the Maximum Monthly Benefit?

Feb 28, 2025
Personal Finance

If You’re in This Category, Do Not Claim Social Security at 70

Feb 28, 2025
Personal Finance

My brother died leaving me the sole beneficiary of his 401(k) – should I feel pressured to share the money with my siblings?

Feb 28, 2025
Personal Finance

Beware of How This RMD Torpedo Can Hit Your Social Security and Medicare Benefits

Feb 28, 2025
Personal Finance

I’m 53 with $3.7 million in gains on a single stock – should I sell it all and pay $800K in taxes?

Feb 27, 2025
Personal Finance

I’m in my mid-40s with $2 million and I would love to retire before I’m too old. What are my options?

Feb 27, 2025
Personal Finance

Claim Social Security vs Tap Savings: Which Should You Do First?

Feb 27, 2025