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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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This week's personal loan rates fall for 3-year loans, while 5-year terms rise
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Medicare Changes In 2024, 2025 Affect Prescriptions, Vaccines And More
Medicare beneficiaries need to know the changes taking place in in 2024 and 2025. The changes begin with the inflation…
Freddie Mac proposes product to help homeowners tap home equity without losing record low mortgage rates
Freddie Mac wants to offer second-lien mortgages to help homeowners locked into lower-interest-rate mortgages access their home equity. Freddie Mac's…
Federal court backs Missouri AG motion to block Biden's 'illegal' student loan handout plan
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri granted his motion…
Judge rejects multibillion Visa, Mastercard settlement in swipe fee case
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a $30 billion antitrust settlement under which Visa and Mastercard agreed to limit fees…
Rhode Island Is The Latest State To Help Americans Lacking A Retirement Plan At Their Job
Rhode Island made news this month when it became the twentieth state to establish a state-facilitated retirement savings program and…
Today's mortgage rates rise for 15- and 30-year terms | June 18, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Many parents saving for college aren’t ready to pay first-year tuition: survey
Parents are increasingly saving money for college, but a recent survey said that less than half feel ready to pay…
Who Will Help Move The Couch? 3 Ideas For Making Friends As A Grownup
Do you have a friend who you could call in the middle of the night? Or even help you move…
Today's mortgage rates fall for 15- and 30-year terms | June 20, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Why Do, Why Don’t, And Why Should People Hire A Financial Advisor?
Every great financial advisor has heard some version of the following from a client or prospective client: “I wish I’d…
Mortgage rates decline for third straight week
Mortgage rates are down for the third straight week, remaining in the high-6% territory. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market…
Social Security: For Singles Only
This article is for those individuals who are single and have never been married. Most articles written about Social Security…
Today's mortgage rates rise for 15- and 30-year terms | June 21, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
4 Ways To Take Action Rather Than Rationalize Your Retirement Hurdles
Retirement waits for no one; it's coming fast for the youngest Baby Boomers and oldest Gen-Xers. The stark reality is…
Mortgage rates drop for third week in a row, but home buyers remain reluctant
There’s good and bad news for mortgage rates this week. The good news is rates have continued their slow downward…
Medical debt may come off credit reports soon, helping Americans qualify for more financial products
Medical bills may soon be removed from many credit reports. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) just proposed a rule…
Pre-Diabetes Is A Thing. But Does It Matter To Seniors?
Between half and three-quarters of older adults are diagnosed with pre-diabetes. But what does it mean? And what should you…