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
Anthem Gold Group Review
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How to Buy Platinum
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How to Buy Silver
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What Is Gold Bullion?
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How to Invest in Precious Metals
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Is It a Good Time to Buy Gold?
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How to Invest in a Silver IRA
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Priority Gold Review
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What Is a Custodian for a Gold IRA?
Gold has long been a popular choice for investors seeking to diversify their assets. It has traditionally been used as a hedge against...