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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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Most student loan borrowers will struggle to pay at some point: survey
Only 33% of student loan holders have been making regular payments since they started up again in October – and…
This week's personal loan rates fall for 3-year loans, jump up for 5-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Smartphones, Email, Other Digital Assets And Your Estate Plan
Digital assets now are a major cause of problems settling and distributing estates. You need to carefully consider and incorporate…
Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | May 17, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Three Times Your Free Medicare Colonoscopy Could Cost You
Earlier this year, a family member had a screening colonoscopy. He’d seen the news stories about the Affordable Care Act…
4 key strategies for homebuyers in today’s challenging market
As we embark on the spring homebuying season, the market might seem a bit chilly at first glance. Prospective buyers…
Medicare Advantage Plans To Be Squeezed Next Year, Reduce Benefits
Medicare Advantage plans are popular. They’re estimated to have enrolled more than half of Medicare beneficiaries for the first time…
Today's mortgage rates rise for both 15- and 30-year terms | May 20, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
This week's personal loan rates fall for 3- and 5-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Developing An Advantage In Human Communication: Truly Listening
One of the most knowledgeable financial advisors I’ve ever observed had one of the worst communication tendencies one could have…
Here's how much you need to earn to afford a home today
Affording a home today requires households to earn good money and have a sizeable down payment saved, according to a…
6 Questions For Pre-Retirees And Retirees To Ask When Shopping For A Retirement Adviser
The decisions you face as you transition into and through retirement are more complex, with higher stakes, compared to the…
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms | May 21, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Make Sure Your Retirement Advisor Has The Training And Experience To Help You
Nowadays, you can find many people who call themselves “financial planners” or “retirement advisers.” Unfortunately, there aren’t consistent definitions and…
Renting is slightly cheaper than buying, pushing Gen Z to rent more often than buy
Owning a home is an expensive challenge for Gen Zers and millennials. Renting remains the more affordable option, but in…
Why Aging Parents With Memory Loss Must Stop Managing Money
A new study published in the New York Times demonstrates some startling findings about loss of ability to make money…
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms while 15-year terms edge up | May 22, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Buy now, pay later products to be treated like credit cards, CFPB says
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will apply credit card rules to Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) products. As a…