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Maurie Backman

Contributor at US News and World Report

Maurie Backman began covering real estate for U.S. News & World Report in 2022. With more than a decade of personal finance writing experience under her belt, Maurie has produced thousands of articles on topics ranging from retirement planning to investing to mortgages to healthcare. She also hosts a weekly personal finance webinar.

Maurie was raised in Brooklyn, New York, and attended college at Binghamton University, where she studied creative writing and finance. Her work has appeared on sites such as The Motley Fool, USA Today, CNN Business, and Business Insider.

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  • U.S. News & World Report
    44 articles
  • Forbes Marketplace
    10 articles
  • US News and World Report
    9 articles
  • Kiplinger
    8 articles
  • U.S. News and World Report
    8 articles
  • Forbes
    1 article
  • PetPlace

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  • Lawn Care 101: Everything You Need to Know About Lawn Maintenance
    13 Feb—U.S. News & World Report
    There’s a reason new homeowners, or those who move from cities to suburbs, are often drawn to properties with less outdoor space. The smaller the lawn, the less work there may be. Lawn care can be intimidating when it’s something you’ve never done before. But your lawn is the first thing people are going to see when they pull up to your home, so it’s important to keep yours in great shape. If you’re a total newbie, here’s a primer on lawn maintenance so you know what essential tasks to...
  • You're Stuck Taking RMDs: Now What?
    9 Apr—Kiplinger
    (Image credit: Getty Images) in Features There’s a reason savers are often encouraged to either stow money for retirement in a Roth account from the start or do Roth conversions ahead of retirement. Roth accounts do not force savers to take required minimum distributions (RMDs), which can be problematic in several regards. RMDs effectively force you to spend down your savings in your lifetime to a large degree. The reason for this is that lawmakers do not want tax-advantaged retirement...
  • Should You Start a Business in Retirement? Here's What You Need to Know
    29 Mar—Kiplinger
    Many people look forward to retiring so that they can stop working altogether. But a growing number of Americans are rethinking their approach to retirement and are integrating work into it to some degree. Fidelity's 2024 State of Retirement Planning report found that since the pandemic took hold, remote and hybrid work have redefined what retirement means to a lot of people. A good 57% of respondents say they plan to continue to work at least part-time in retirement, and 68% look forward to...
  • Are Arches the Hot New Home Design?
    21 Mar—U.S. News & World Report
    When we think of arches, our minds may conjure up images of classic Greek structures or dramatic Gothic buildings. But it’s not just ancient architecture where you might find an archway or two. In recent years, arches have become a more widely sought-after feature in home design. “Arches are becoming more popular in homes, and for good reason," says Angie Kreller, interior designer at Yabby in New South Wales, Australia. "We have seen a huge shift back to more organic shapes in interior...
  • —Kiplinger

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