Maurie Backman
All articles

Everything by Maurie.

966 articles

← Back to profile
Personal Finance

I’m Almost 40 and Looking for Life Insurance. What’s a Good Option?

Feb 5, 2025
Personal Finance

My old job had a pension and they offered me to cash out for $24k or get $100 per month for life — which should I choose?

Feb 5, 2025
Personal Finance

3 Ways to Lower Your Taxes Without Breaking the Law

Feb 5, 2025
Personal Finance

We’re in our 40s with $7 million in assets and we don’t want to spoil our child as a trust fund baby – what should we do?

Feb 5, 2025
Personal Finance

3 Reasons to File Your Taxes Early This Year

Feb 4, 2025
Personal Finance

The Top 4 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan

Feb 4, 2025
Personal Finance

I moved to the US about 11 years ago and I went from making $7k in a foreign country to having $3 million today

Feb 4, 2025
Personal Finance

3 Problems With Social Security You Need to Know About Before You Retire

Feb 3, 2025
Personal Finance

Thinking About Borrowing From Your 401(k)? Read This First

Feb 3, 2025
Personal Finance

I Ran the Math and Found That Social Security Can Be Worth as Much as $1.5 Million

Feb 3, 2025
Personal Finance

I’m 26 and just made $200k more this year than last – what pitfalls should I be wary of?

Feb 3, 2025
Personal Finance

3 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Social Security — but Should

Feb 2, 2025
Personal Finance

I’m 34 and spend $350k per year – how much money do I need in the bank to stop worrying about money?

Feb 2, 2025
Personal Finance

I’m 35 and make $250,000 per year – here’s what I expect my Social Security check to be when I claim at 70

Feb 2, 2025
Personal Finance

My parents didn’t plan for retirement, but I’ve got millions: what’s the best way to help them?

Feb 2, 2025
Personal Finance

I’m Pushing 50 With a $9.4 Million Net Worth but I’m Scared to Retire. What’s Wrong With Me?

Feb 1, 2025
Personal Finance

I’m Relocating in Retirement. Will That Affect My Medicare Coverage?

Feb 1, 2025
Personal Finance

Social Security: 3 Reasons Your Benefits Might Disappoint You

Feb 1, 2025
Personal Finance

I’m 28 With $500,000 in Savings and I’m Burned Out at Work. What’s My Next Move?

Jan 31, 2025
Personal Finance

Turning 62? 3 Things to Know About Social Security Before You Sign Up Early

Jan 31, 2025