Author: Maurie J. Backman

Maurie J. Backman has been writing about personal finance and retirement planning for more than a decade. She's produced thousands of articles on topics that include investing, Social Security, Medicare, and the U.S. economy. She also covers retail industry news, mortgages, and real estate. Her work has been featured on sites that include The Motley Fool, Kiplinger, U.S. News & World Report, and The Street. Maurie studied creative writing and finance at Binghamton University. She's thrilled to have combined both fields into a career she loves.