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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.

5 Tips for Talking to Your Partner about Debt
11 Tips for Talking to Your Partner about Debt

August 10, 2025

Find out how you and your significant other can make a plan to save more…

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

August 6, 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
How Is Severance Pay Taxed: 2025 Guide

July 28, 2025

Laid-off workers get taxed on severance pay, adding insult to injury after a job loss. Here’s how it might impact you.

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6 Ways to Work Toward Financial Freedom in 2025

August 1, 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

August 6, 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?

July 28, 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?

August 15, 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

August 14, 2025

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

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