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
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.
Traditional Gold IRA Account Guide
Traditional gold IRA accounts allow you to invest in gold and silver (as well as other precious metals) using pre-tax dollars.
4 Best Gold IRA Companies: Compare & Review Accounts
Investing in gold can be a smart way to diversify your portfolio, reduce your overall...
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...
How Does a Gold IRA Work?
IRAs are popular for retirement savings because of the tax benefits. If you want to invest in precious metals, a gold IRA lets...