Author,Reviewer
Maurie Backman
Maurie Backman started her career in finance, working for a company that traded distressed debt. She later branched out into financial writing and has since covered topics ranging from Social Security to Medicare to investing to real estate. She also writes about economic news and retail.
Maurie’s path to financial writing was a winding one. She spent several years in marketing and even had a brief stint designing electronic toys.
Her favorite thing about personal finance writing is empowering others to make smart choices with their money, and to get educated on financial topics they may not have learned about previously.
Areas of financial expertise
Retirement
Investing
Credit
Mortgages
Real estate
Personal finance
Loans
Credit cards
Budgeting
Education
Binghamton University, Bachelor’s of Arts
You should know
Maurie has always been a writer. From a young age, she would jot down poems on napkins or draft short stories on the way to school. She’s thrilled to combine her financial knowledge with a craft she has a true passion for.
Maurie is also a mom to three children and two large rescue dogs. When she’s not at her desk, she can usually be found tending to one of them.
Maurie Backman articles
Calculate your DTI in minutes and learn steps that could improve it before you apply for a mortgage.
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A HELOC loan is a credit line backed by your home equity. Here is how it works and what to watch for.
Ready to tap your home equity? Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide to getting a HELOC.
Lowest HELOC rates aren’t one-size-fits-all. Here’s how to compare offers and find your best match.