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
Precious Metals IRA: How It Works and How to Get Started
A precious metal IRA may help protect against rising inflation. But before investing, be sure...
Gold IRA Rules and Regulations
Here's what you need to know about gold IRA rules and regulations to invest in precious metals for retirement and utilize tax benefits.
Are Gold IRAs Safe?
Gold IRAs can diversify your retirement portfolio and provide inflation protection. Just make sure you follow IRS guidelines when opening a gold IRA.
What Does IRA-Eligible Gold Mean?
IRA-eligible gold is gold that meets IRS standards for inclusion in a self-directed IRA. We'll explain what that means.
How to Invest in Gold for Retirement
There are multiple ways to invest in gold for retirement, including opening a gold IRA, purchasing physical gold, or buying gold stocks.
How to Set Up a Traditional Gold IRA in 2024
Traditional gold IRA accounts allow you to invest in gold and silver (as well as other precious metals) using pre-tax dollars.
Expert Insights: How to Transfer Your IRA to a Gold IRA Safely and Easily
A gold IRA is a type of retirement account that allows you to invest in...
How to Hold Physical Gold in an IRA
A self-directed IRA allows you to invest in physical gold and other precious metals. Use this guide to understand gold IRA requirements and...