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4 Things Everyone Must Know To Control Finances For Aging Parents
Most of us recognize that legal means exist to assume control over an aging parent’s finances when their health declines. We use a legal document…
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‘Free’ For-Profit Senior Services Referrals: Buyer Beware
Those online senior living referral services are getting a lot of attention these days. And not in a good way.…
Most homeowners would rather remodel their home than buy another home: study
Home remodels are gaining in popularity, particularly as prices for existing homes skyrocket. Nearly 63% of homeowners surveyed by Adobe…
Frightening: Wealthy Aging Dad Did Not Do Any Estate Planning
Adult son of a real estate investor began to notice that his father, Wealthy Dad (WD), was slipping. WD was…
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 15- and 30-year terms | June 12, 2024
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Less than a third of Americans approve of how Biden has handled student loan debt
Student loan debt is a hot topic this election season. As the battle for and against debt forgiveness rages on,…
Financial Security In Retirement Comes With A High Price Tag
It takes a lot of money to be financially secure in old age. Federal Reserve data suggests that to be…
Today's mortgage rates fall for 15- and 30-year terms | June 13, 2024
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How To Find The Right Guidance To Fight Your Financial Education Gap
One of the most common emotions connected with money isn’t excitement, fear or even uncertainty. It’s ‘shame.’ This shame around…
Mortgage rates fall to 6.95%
Mortgage rates are down for the second straight week, but still remain stubbornly high for many would-be buyers. Freddie Mac's…
Visa, Mastercard can likely handle swipe-fee settlement bigger than $30 billion: judge
A federal judge said Friday that card issuers Visa and Mastercard could likely withstand a "substantially greater" settlement with merchants…
Athletes Die Twice: Retirement As A Death
Since I have been a Roger Federer fan for decades, I was eager to watch the new documentary Federer: Twelve…
Today's mortgage rates fall for 15-year terms while 30-year terms hold steady | June 14, 2024
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Facts And Fiction About The Social Security Earnings Test
When you receive Social Security retirement benefits while working, you could run into one of the more complicated and confusing…
Americans explain why they are struggling to buy a home: 'Suffocated in every corner'
Whether you're a first-time buyer or eyeing an upgrade, securing your slice of the American dream may be more challenging…
Parts of Biden's income-based repayment plan SAVE stalls on legal snag
President Joe Biden's income-driven repayment plan hit a legal snag this week after two federal judges blocked parts of it…
Roger Federer’s Success: A Surprising Lesson For Your Investments
Roger Federer played 1,526 singles matches throughout his career and won nearly 80% of them. However, he recently revealed that…
Today's mortgage rates remain unchanged for 15- and 30-year terms | June 17, 2024
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Most travelers trying to keep frugality in mind when planning summer travel: Experian
Summer travel is heating up with the weather, but consumers are weary about spending too much. Nearly 71% of consumers…