Maurie Backman
Maurie Backman is a freelance contributor to Kiplinger. She has over a decade of experience writing about financial topics, including retirement, investing, Social Security, and real estate. She has written for USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, and Bankrate. She studied creative writing and finance at Binghamton University and merged the two disciplines to help empower consumers to make smart financial planning decisions.
Latest articles by Maurie Backman
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You May Not Want to Downsize in Retirement: Here's Why
Your financial planner may urge you to downsize in retirement. Your kids may even pressure you. But be sure it's right for you before you make a move.
By Maurie Backman
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Five Fun (and Cheap) Ways to Stay Busy in Retirement
It's not all about the big trips and special occasions. There are plenty of ways to enjoy yourself day-to-day in retirement without breaking the bank.
By Maurie Backman
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Should You Start a Business in Retirement? Here's What You Need to Know
Whether you've always wanted to own your own company or just want to stay active or have more retirement money, starting a business in retirement is possible. Here's what to consider.
By Maurie Backman
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How RFK Jr. May Change Medicare and Your Retirement
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now heads up Medicare. Here are five ways his leadership might change your retirement based on what we know so far.
By Maurie Backman
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Don't Let Health Care Costs Wreck Your Retirement: Here's How
Four strategies to keep health care costs from tanking your retirement, especially before Medicare kicks in.
By Maurie Backman
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This Boring Retirement Income Source Has Big Tax Benefits
Don't ignore this retirement income source, especially if you are wealthy or need portfolio diversification.
By Maurie Backman
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How Inflation Is Impacting Retirees in 2025
January's CPI report shows inflation is running hotter than the Fed would like, at 3%. That's hard on retirees. Is Social Security keeping up?
By Maurie Backman
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Could Elon Musk Be Paying Your Social Security Check?
Musk has had access the US Treasury payment system, which handles Social Security payments. Will your check be on time? Will your data be safe?
By Maurie Backman
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RFK Jr. Confused Medicare and Medicaid: Here's the Difference
The HHS Secretary nominee confused Medicare and Medicaid programs, though he would be responsible for them. We break down the difference.
By Maurie Backman
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How to Stop Ageism From Tanking Your Retirement
More older workers report instances of ageism. Here's how you can stop age discrimination before it affects your career and retirement savings.
By Maurie Backman
