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Gen X, Boomers, 9 Ways To Take Your Retirement For A Test Drive
The leading edge of Gen X and the youngest Baby Boomers are staring down a short road toward retirement. Some are starting to hear tales…
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Gen X, Boomers, 9 Ways To Take Your Retirement For A Test Drive
The leading edge of Gen X and the youngest Baby Boomers are staring down a short road toward retirement. Some…
There are now 550 US cities where the typical home value is $1 million or more
Home prices are reaching a peak. Currently, 550 cities in the U.S. have home values that average $1 million or…
Visa changes coming this year will mean fewer cards for Americans
Major changes announced by Visa this week mean Americans will soon not need to carry around as many credit and…
This week's personal loan rates rise 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…
BlackRock And The Surging Popularity Of Retirement Annuities
A new challenge is emerging in the U.S. retirement landscape. While many people now understand the importance of saving for…
Today's 30-year mortgage rates fall, while 15-year terms hold steady | May 8, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
$3 million may be paid to private student loan borrowers ignored by servicer – Here's who is impacted
The National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts (NCSLT) and loan servicer Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) may have to pay…
Two Scams Targeting Seniors: Don’t Become A Victim
Unfortunately, the word “scam” has become too common in today’s world. A scam is an act by a dishonest person…
Today's 15-year mortgage rates rise, while 30-year terms hold steady | May 9, 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 fall for 5-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Credit card debt poised to smash another record high
Americans are racking up more credit card debt as still-high inflation and steep interest rates continue to make the cost…
Amid rising debt levels, some borrowers face increased stress: NY Fed
Household debt levels in the U.S. increased in the first quarter of 2024, which created new challenges for already stressed…
What You Need To Know In 2024 About A Roth IRA
Many well-meaning people take the benefits of a Roth IRA for granted. With the tax benefits of a Roth IRA,…
Mortgage rates tick down to 7.09%
Mortgage rates dipped slightly this week for the first time since March, but remain above 7% as a home affordability…
Americans are carrying a record amount of household debt
Americans racked up more debt at the beginning of 2024 – and a growing number of households fell behind on…
4 Lessons For Anyone From The FIRE Movement
At first glance, those of us who have been steadily socking away funds and dreaming of retirement in our fifties…
Percentage of US mortgages considered 'seriously underwater' rises
A new report finds that the percentage of U.S. mortgages considered to be "seriously underwater" rose in the first quarter…
This week's personal loan rates drop for 3-year terms, edge up for 5-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…