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Maurie Backman

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Maurie Backman is a contributing Motley Fool retirement and Social Security expert with more than a decade of experience writing about personal finance, investing, and retirement planning. Maurie previously worked in finance analyzing distressed companies. She studied finance at Binghamton University.

Articles by Maurie Backman — Page 258

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Jun 21, 2020 by Maurie Backman

While Lawmakers Debate Extending Boosted Unemployment Benefits, Here's 1 Solution That May Work

The $600 weekly unemployment boost the CARES Act provided for expires soon. Here's one viable idea that could replace it while appeasing lawmakers on both sides of the political spectrum.

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Jun 21, 2020 by Maurie Backman

COVID-19 Has Forced 16% of Baby Boomers to Resort to This

And 21% may be following suit.

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Jun 20, 2020 by Maurie Backman

Desperate for Money During the Pandemic? Don’t Make This Dangerous Mistake

This is one decision you might really end up regretting.

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Jun 20, 2020 by Maurie Backman

More Than 100,000 Small Businesses Have Closed Since COVID-19 Began. Here's Why That's a Really Bad Thing

When small businesses shut down permanently, the effects trickle down to the entire community.

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Jun 20, 2020 by Maurie Backman

33% of Americans Are Convinced They'll Have Less Income in 2020 Due to COVID-19

Talk about a dire prediction.

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Jun 20, 2020 by Maurie Backman

This Proposal Could Take the Place of a Second Stimulus Check

Here is how the stimulus check could be replaced, and why that is not necessarily good news.

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Jun 20, 2020 by Maurie Backman

More Than Half of Workers Expect to Work Past 65. Here's Why You Should Plan to Do the Same

There are benefits to working longer.

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Jun 19, 2020 by Maurie Backman

There's a New $4,000 Tax Credit in the Works -- With a Catch

Americans may be in line for a nice chunk of money -- but it won't apply to everyone, and it may not provide relief at a time when so many are desperate for it.

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Jun 19, 2020 by Maurie Backman

37% of Americans Are Sorely Misinformed About Unemployment and Taxes

If you're on unemployment, here are some important things you need to know.

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Jun 19, 2020 by Maurie Backman

1 in 10 Workers Has No Retirement Savings. Do These Things If You're in the Same Boat

If you're among the 10% of workers today with no nest egg, it's imperative that you start building one immediately.

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Jun 19, 2020 by Maurie Backman

Younger Workers May Be Sorely Underestimating Their Retirement-Savings Needs

Saving too little for retirement could result in untold hardships -- and that's a risk today's younger workers may be taking.

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Jun 18, 2020 by Maurie Backman

Millennials Need to Catch Up on Retirement Savings. Here's How.

Younger Americans have work to do on the retirement savings front. They also have plenty of time to build wealth for the future.

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Jun 18, 2020 by Maurie Backman

Here's How Social Security Is Shortchanging Some Beneficiaries

Some seniors are collecting less money from Social Security than they're actually entitled to.

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Jun 18, 2020 by Maurie Backman

COVID-19's Impact on Retirement Plans Highlights the Importance of Age-Appropriate Investing

New data reveals that Americans are investing their long-term savings just the way they should be.

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Jun 18, 2020 by Maurie Backman

The 1 Thing You Must Do Before Investing During a Recession

Thinking of buying some stocks? Check this key item off your list first.

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Jun 17, 2020 by Maurie Backman

You Have Less Than 2 Weeks to Benefit From This COVID-19 Relief Program

Get moving to capitalize on an extremely affordable way to borrow money.

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Jun 17, 2020 by Maurie Backman

2 Reasons Today’s Recession Is Different From Others

It's not our first recession, but it may be the first of its kind.

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Jun 17, 2020 by Maurie Backman

50% of Seniors Don't Get to Keep Their Social Security Benefits in Full. Here's Why.

Though so many seniors rely on Social Security to stay afloat, many lose a chunk of their benefits each year for the same reason.

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Jun 16, 2020 by Maurie Backman

Earning More Money on Unemployment Than What You Previously Made? 3 Reasons to Go Back to Work Anyway

Some people are collecting more weekly income on unemployment than they did at their old jobs. But here's why it pays to return to work in spite of that.

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Jun 16, 2020 by Maurie Backman

Unemployment Jumped Higher in 3 Months During COVID-19 Than It Did During the Great Recession

The impact of COVID-19 has been astounding on so many levels, and its economic hit is virtually unprecedented.

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