Maryalene LaPonsie
Maryalene LaPonsie has been writing for U.S. News & World Report since 2015 and covers topics including retirement, personal finance and Social Security.
Ms. LaPonsie has spent more than 20 years writing professionally, with a particular focus on finance for the past decade. In addition to U.S. News, she is a regular contributor to Money Talks News and her work has been featured on MSN, CBS MoneyWatch, Yahoo Finance and elsewhere. Ms. LaPonsie is co-founder of Lowell’s First Look, a micro-news site, which was named the Best Business to Watch in 2019 by the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce.
A native of Michigan, Ms. LaPonsie received her bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University.
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Publications
- U.S. News and World Report43 articles
- usnews.com13 articles
- moneytalksnews.com9 articles
- U.S. News & World Report8 articles
- Money Talks News2 articles
- TheStreet1 article
- Car Insurance.com1 article
Writes Most On
Social Security in 2025: Experts Weigh in on How the Trump Administration’s Plans Could Reshape Retirement26 Nov 2024—U.S. News and World ReportAfter being sworn in for his second term, President Donald Trump wasted no time issuing executive orders and proposing policy initiatives. For some, the flurry of activity has sparked concern, while others appreciate that the new administration is quickly getting to work. Either way, retirement programs such as Social Security and Medicare sit in the crosshairs of many proposed changes. “There is a clear indication that (Trump) is going to look at things differently,” says Javier Palomarez,...- How Trump’s Mass Deportations Could Lower the Social Security Trust Funds13 Sep 2023—U.S. News and World ReportOn his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders, including one aimed at “the efficient and expedited removal of aliens from the United States.” It calls for the Department of Homeland Security to expand its reach and deport “removable aliens” in every state. Those efforts have run into obstacles – most notably a lack of detention space and funding – but if successful, mass deportations could have unintended consequences. For one, they could mean less...
- How Much Are Super Bowl Tickets for 2025?29 Jul 2024—U.S. News and World ReportKey Takeaways Super Bowl LIX tickets are averaging $7,800 each, with the cheapest seats costing around $3,600. Hotels and flights to New Orleans are significantly more expensive around the Super Bowl. Some experts predict that prices may decrease as game day approaches. Fans can save money by staying in nearby cities, choosing their travel dates wisely or using some lesser-known money-saving strategies. The biggest football game of the year is almost here, and more than 73,000 people could...
- What Happens to Social Security Benefits When You Die?26 Apr 2024—U.S. News and World ReportPresident Donald Trump has developed a reputation for making unconventional choices. Among them is the selection of Frank Bisignano as the next Social Security commissioner. While he has yet to be confirmed, Bisignano represents a departure from previous commissioners who all came from government backgrounds. Bisignano is the current CEO of financial tech company Fiserv, and if approved, serving as commissioner will be his first foray into public service. “I think Frank is a great choice,”...
- Reduce Your Housing Costs in Retirement21 Jan—U.S. News and World ReportKey Takeaways Housing accounts for more than a third of what older Americans spend each year. Moving to a smaller home or less expensive area is a common strategy to save on housing costs. Retirees may also tap into their equity with a reverse mortgage, home equity loan or home equity line of credit. Those who want to stay in their homes can look for property tax breaks or cheaper home services. Housing accounts for more than a third of an average senior’s spending, according to government...
