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Maurie Backman

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Maurie Backman is a personal finance writer with over 10 years of experience. Her coverage areas include retirement, investing, real estate, and credit and debt management.

10 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving on a Budget
10 Tips for Hosting a Holiday Meal on a Budget

June 22, 2025

Holiday food doesn't have to mean overspending. Learn how to save money here.

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Is Severance Pay Taxable? How Job Loss Affects Your Taxes
Is Severance Pay Taxable? How Job Loss Affects Your Taxes

June 30, 2025

How is severance pay taxed when you lose your job? There are no tax breaks when you lose your job.

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6 Ways to Work Toward Financial Freedom in 2025

June 18, 2025

You have the power to find financial freedom and set yourself up for success. Here’s how.

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Budget family vacation
5 Ways to Take an Affordable Family Vacation This Summer

June 23, 2025

How to take a family vacation without going into debt. Budget vacation options.

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What’s the Difference Between Furlough, Layoff, and Termination?
What’s the Difference Between Furlough, Layoff, and Termination?

June 14, 2025

Do you know the difference between a furlough, a layoff and a termination? Here are…

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Open Enrollment 2021: Do You Need an HSA?
Open Enrollment 2021: Do You Need an HSA?

June 30, 2025

As open enrollment begins, you may want to consider enrolling in an HSA, which is…

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Learn a New Language During Quarantine: The Language of Money
Learn a New Language: The Language of Money

June 30, 2025

Looking for a productive way to spend your extra time at home during quarantine? Learn…

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