About Miranda Marquit

Miranda has been covering investing and finance as a freelance journalist for more than a decade. She's contributed to Marketwatch, NPR's Morning Edition, APM's Marketplace, Forbes, and numerous other online and offline publications. In addition to writing about money and markets, Miranda is an avid podcaster with a show about investing. She's also covered science, religion, and technology, in addition to finances. Miranda grew up in Idaho and loves travel and the outdoors. She holds a master's degree in magazine, newspaper, and online journalism from Syracuse University.

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How to Take In-Kind Distributions from Your Traditional IRA June 9, 2022 12:06 PM   |  

Stuck with an RMD? You don’t have to take it in cash. Here’s what you need to know about in-kind distributions from your IRA to your brokerage account.

5 min read  |  Plan Distributions
Understanding 457(b) vs. 403(b) Retirement Plans February 22, 2022 11:47 AM   |  

If you work for a public service organization or government, you might be eligible for a special kind of retirement savings account. Here’s what you need to know about the 457(b) vs. 403(b) retirement plans.

5 min read  |  Retirement Planning
Taking Social Security Early: Why (and When) It May Make Sense August 25, 2021 10:15 AM   |  

It seems like a no-brainer to delay taking Social Security, but it might work better to claim your benefits early. Here are five reasons it may make sense.

4 min read  |  Social Security
Is the FIRE Still Burning? Financial Independence/Retire Early Movement, Late-Pandemic Edition August 9, 2021 10:15 AM   |  

The financial independence/retire (FIRE) early movement was popular years ago, but has COVID-19 derailed it? Here's a post-pandemic look at the FIRE movement.

4 min read  |  Retirement Planning
Newly Graduated? 5 Money Moves to Make When You Land Your First Job May 10, 2021 10:15 AM   |  

Just got your first real job? Consider adopting financial habits such as building an emergency fund and starting on your retirement nest egg.

3 min read  |  Savings Goals
Looking to Thrive or Invest in the Gig Economy? A Few Pointers April 29, 2021 10:15 AM   |  

Hoping to thrive in the gig economy? Not a participant but you like the value proposition? Perhaps you might consider investing in the gig economy.

4 min read  |  Household Finances
Prime Season for Tax Return Fraud, Perhaps Now More than Ever April 12, 2021 10:15 AM   |  

Tax return fraud seems to be worse amid stimulus payments and COVID-19 programs. Here are some tips for protecting yourself and taking quick action if suspicions rise.

2 min read  |  Tax Strategy
Flying Solo? 5 Budget and Personal Financial Tips for Singles April 2, 2021 10:15 AM   |  

Single adults can take steps to work toward a better financial future, even without a partner to help with money matters. Learn about these 5 budget and personal finance tips for singles.

3 min read  |  Household Finances
Tax Filing and Extension for 2021: What You Need to Know April 1, 2021 3:11 PM   |  

The IRS has extended the 2021 tax filing deadline to May 17 for most taxpayers. But there's an additional tax extension until June 15 for those impacted by winter storms in some states.

4 min read  |  Income Tax
How to Divide Your Bonus: Save or Spend? And Don’t Forget to Plan for Taxes January 15, 2021 10:30 AM   |  

Trying to figure out what to do with bonus money? You don’t have to decide whether to save or spend. Here’s how to meet several goals at once.

4 min read  |  Household Finances
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