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Maurie Backman

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Maurie Backman is a personal finance writer with over 10 years of experience. Her coverage areas include retirement, investing, real estate, and credit and debt management.

Beyond Coupons: How to Save Money Shopping
Beyond Coupons: How to Save Money Shopping

December 10, 2025

Want to save money shopping? Check out these creative ways…

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How to Motivate Your Spouse to Pay Off Debt
How to Motivate Your Spouse to Pay Off Debt

December 14, 2025

Working with your spouse to pay off debt can increase your chance of success. Here’s how to get motivated.

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Learn a New Language During Quarantine: The Language of Money
Learn a New Language: The Language of Money

December 17, 2025

Looking for a productive way to spend your extra time at home during quarantine? Learn…

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Ways to Pay Off Wedding Debt
Ways to Pay Off Wedding Debt

December 12, 2025

Don’t let lingering wedding debt fester. Here are four ways to pay it off.

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Cutting These 5 Expenses Could Help You Pay Off Debt
Cutting These 5 Expenses Could Help You Pay Off Debt

December 13, 2025

You can’t slash every expense, but here are a few that may be easier to cut than you’d expect.

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Survey: More Women Than Men Are Stressed About Debt
Survey: More Women Than Men Are Stressed About Debt

December 15, 2025

A survey from Freedom Debt Relief suggests that women tend to feel worse about debt…

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10 Warning Signs of Financial Trouble
Warning Signs of Financial Trouble

December 4, 2025

Are you headed toward financial trouble? Read on to be aware and stop the bleeding.

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Stay Debt Free This Holiday Season
Stay Debt Free This Holiday Season

December 15, 2025

Even if money is tight this year, you can enjoy the holidays without debt. Find…

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5 Tips for Talking to Your Partner about Debt
How Couples Get Out of Debt

December 8, 2025

Tackling debt together could help you financially—and in communicating as a couple. Read on for tips.

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