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Even Experts Don’t Always Get It Right: My Relocation Journey
I've been the host of The Retirement Answer Man podcast for over ten years now. I try not to overshare my life on the show…
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Even Experts Don’t Always Get It Right: My Relocation Journey
I've been the host of The Retirement Answer Man podcast for over ten years now. I try not to overshare…
Today's mortgage rates rise for 15- and 30-year terms | July 2, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Private student loan interest rates rise for 5- and 10-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Surprising Finding: Tooth Loss Associated With Increased Dementia Risk
The dentist is always telling you, and your aging loved ones to brush and floss. Get those regular dental checkups.…
VA updates home loan benefits to help veterans buy homes in difficult markets
Buying a home is more complex and expensive than it has been in many years. Interest rates and home prices…
Student loan debt has increased by 430% since 2003 – here’s how to lower your debt
National debts have increased by a substantial amount in the last 20 years, but none by as much as student…
Credit card delinquency rates hit worst level since 2012 in new Fed study
A growing number of Americans are falling behind on their monthly credit card payments as they continue to battle high…
Supreme Court Ruling In Loper Bright Changes Estate Planning
Fe deral Agency Regulations on Ambiguous Laws No Longer Get Deference A recent Supreme Court case will change the dynamic…
Today's mortgage rates drop for 30-year terms while 15-year terms hold steady | July 3, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
4 Signs That You May Need A Financial Advisor In Retirement
Families typically reach out to financial advisors when they experience a major financial milestone. This often coincides with significant life…
The South is ranked highest for prospective homebuyers, despite high underwater mortgage rates
Today’s homebuying market remains in the hands of the sellers, with competition still hot and prices fluctuating. There are a…
More student loan borrowers are getting relief through bankruptcy thanks to Biden's rule change
An increasing number of borrowers who filed cases seeking student debt discharge are successfully receiving debt relief through bankruptcy after…
Can Community And EMS Partnerships Prevent Falls From Becoming The Next Big Epidemic?
Falls are now the leading cause of injury and death among older adults (65+) in the U.S. They are the…
Mortgage rates climb to 6.95%
Mortgage rates increased this week, approaching nearly 7% again as rates remain stubbornly high and continue to hinder the housing…
This week's personal loan rates edge up for 3- and 5-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
3 Fun Beachside Cities Ideal For Expat Life
Retiring by the beach is a popular dream of many, but while escaping the 9-to-5 grind on a deserted island…
Florida’s state-created property insurance company voted to raise homeowners insurance rates by 14%
More bad news is on the horizon for Florida homeowners. On top of insurers pulling out of the state altogether,…
Biden issues another $1.2B student loan bailout
President Biden has announced a new student loan bailout for 35,000 borrowers through "Public Service Loan Forgiveness," a program that…