About Maryalene LaPonsie
Current Role
Personal finance writer
Expertise
- Personal Finance
- Investing
- Insurance
- Student Financial Aid
Degrees
- Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University
Personal Finance Experience
Maryalene brings to LendEDU extensive experience writing about personal finance topics such as alternative investments, taxes, insurance and budgeting. Over the course of her career, she has interviewed hundreds of finance professionals including certified financial planners, certified public accountants and chief executives of financial firms.
In addition to covering financial topics for national publications, Maryalene owns a news website for her local community and sits on the board of directors for a nonprofit that provides affordable senior housing.
Latest from Maryalene LaPonsie
6 Reasons Gold Prices Drop and What They Mean for Investors [December 2024]
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What Happens to the Price of Gold During a Recession?
Gold has long been valued as a safe haven and a hedge against inflation. So,...
When Was the Highest Gold Price Ever?
While gold futures and gold spot prices eased up heading into the final quarter of the year, industry experts say values are expected...
Why Gold Can Lose Value and How to Protect Your Investments
Gold has a reputation as a safe haven for wealth and a hedge against inflation....
Can You Take Physical Possession of Gold in Your IRA?
If you have a gold IRA, you may wonder if and when you can physically...
Best Depositories for Gold IRAs
You’ll need a place to store your precious metals if you have a gold IRA. The IRS won’t let you keep your gold...
Benefits of a Gold IRA
With pensions a relic at most U.S. employers, workers must save for their own retirement. As you consider your options, you may wonder...
How to Roll Over Your 401(k) to a Gold IRA
If you aren’t already invested in gold, now might be the time to do it. But how will you find the money to...
Anthem Gold Group Review
Gold IRA When you’re ready to diversify your investments with precious metals, Anthem Gold Group makes the process easy. The company was founded...
Free Gold IRA Kits for New Investors
For new investors, setting up a gold IRA can be overwhelming. You must follow specific IRS rules, and clear information isn’t always easy...