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Maurie Backman

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.

How to Pay Off a HELOCMar 28, 2026
Learn how HELOC repayment works, what payment shock really means in dollars, and strategies that could help you pay off your HELOC faster and save on interest.
How to Calculate a HELOC PaymentMar 28, 2026
Learn how to calculate your HELOC payment in the draw and repayment periods. Real examples at $30K, $50K, and $100K—then use our calculator to run your numbers.