Maurie Backman
The Motley Fool
Australia
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2 Reasons You Might Get Stuck With an Even Higher Mortgage Rate This Year
Higher interest rates make borrowing for a home more expensive. Here's why some buyers could end up in that boat. → Read More
3 Retirement Accounts That Run Circles Around a 401(k)
Before you commit to a 401(k) alone, consider these other retirement plans. → Read More
65% of Americans Think U.S. Economy Is in Poor Shape. Are They Right?
Americans see the U.S. economy in a pretty bad light, according to a recent poll. → Read More
2020 Poverty Rate Decline Makes the Case for Ongoing Stimulus Aid
Could stimulus aid become an ongoing thing? This new data certainly makes a good argument for it. → Read More
Mark Cuban's 3 Best Pieces of Financial Advice
Mark Cuban's financial track record makes him a great person to listen to. Here's some advice worth heeding from a billionaire. → Read More
The Best Reason to Take Social Security Long Before Age 70
Waiting until age 70 will give you a much higher monthly benefit. But here's why it doesn't pay to wait that long. → Read More
You'll Be Shocked by How Many Americans Have No Retirement Savings at All
An uncomfortably large percentage of U.S. adults haven't begun setting money aside for their senior years. And that's really scary. → Read More
Social Security Scammers Are Trying a New Trick
These criminals have added fake emailed documents to their repertoires -- often using the official SSA letterhead. → Read More
The Frightening Reason Why 26% of Americans Who Retire Earlier Than Planned Do So
It's an unfortunate thing that could easily happen to anyone. → Read More
3 Reasons Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs
You can avoid losing out on key talent by targeting these specific areas of employee dissatisfaction. → Read More
When You Try to Quit Your Job -- and Your Boss Makes You an Offer You Can't Refuse
If you're a valued employee, your manager might stop at nothing to get you to stay -- even when you're eager to leave. → Read More
3 Ways a Flexible Work Schedule Could Save You Money
Flexible work arrangements can lower your costs in more ways than one. → Read More
62% of Americans Think They'll Become Millionaires: Here's How You Can Do the Same
It's an easier process than you'd imagine. → Read More
More Than Half of Stay-at-Home Parents Take Longer Career Breaks Than Expected
Consider this a heads-up to plan accordingly. → Read More
How to Be a Better Mentor at Work
You've signed up to help guide someone else. Now it's time to take that responsibility to the next level. → Read More
Can You Still Claim Medical Expenses on Your Taxes?
The quick answer: Yes. But many filers won't end up doing it. → Read More
The Right Life Insurance Policy for You
If you have people who depend on you financially, you need life insurance. Here's how to navigate your choices and find the best plan. → Read More
5 Ways to Spring-Clean Your Finances
It's that time of the year again. Make it productive. → Read More
The Top Reasons Workers Choose to Freelance
There are plenty of benefits to being a freelancer. Will any of these sway you to go that route? → Read More
5 Things Workers Think Are More Important Than Salary
Do these top your list as well? → Read More