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
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Gold IRA Investments to Store in Your Account
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Benefits of a Gold IRA
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How to Roll Over Your 401(k) to a Gold IRA
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Anthem Gold Group Review
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Free Gold IRA Kits for New Investors
If you’re considering adding gold to your retirement portfolio, a free gold IRA kit can be a great starting point. These kits provide...
How to Buy Platinum
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Beginner’s Guide to Gold Bullion: How to Buy Gold
Gold bullion is physical gold in the form of bars, coins, or rounds, valued primarily...
The Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Precious Metals
Talking about precious metals may conjure visions of a home safe filled with gold and...