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Maurie Backman
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Contributor, U.S. News and World Report
Matawan
Beats
LifestyleFood Travel
I have not ever written a sports story.
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By Maurie Backman, Dawn Bradbury, Liisa Rajala Verified| U.S. News and World Report Verified Key Takeaways: The right updates can make bathrooms safer for older people. A zero-threshold shower could reduce the risk of falling. Textured flooring, grab bars and proper lighting are essential to any bathroom environment. It's not uncommon for retirees to relocate in retirement, whether to enjoy a lower cost of living or a more moderate climate. But a growing number of older Americans are showing a strong preference for aging in place.
I’m 54, earning $70,000 and carrying $41,000 in credit card debt. With a recession on the horizon, should I focus on padding my emergency savings or eliminating my debt?
By Maurie Backman| MoneyWise.com Verified The case for prioritizing high-interest debt The problem with letting credit card debt linger is that you can end up spending a lot of money on interest. If you owe $41,000 on your various credit cards and it takes you five years to pay off your balances, at a 24.23% APR, you’re looking at spending a little more than $30,000 on interest alone.
By Maurie Backman, Dawn Bradbury, Liisa Rajala Verified| U.S. News and World Report Verified Key Takeaways: The right updates can make bathrooms safer for older people. A zero-threshold shower could reduce the risk of falling. Textured flooring, grab bars and proper lighting are essential to any bathroom environment. It's not uncommon for retirees to relocate in retirement, whether to enjoy a lower cost of living or a more moderate climate. But a growing number of older Americans are showing a strong preference for aging in place.
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U.S. News and World Report
Matawan, United States