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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 rise for 3-year loans, while 5-year terms plummet
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3 Welcoming Overseas Havens Perfect For Golfers
For many golfers, owning a home on a golf course or near to their pick of courses is the ultimate…
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms while 15-year terms edge up | May 23, 2024
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50% of Americans saving for college don't know about a 529 savings plan: survey
Americans may be missing out on an essential college savings tool, according to a recent survey. Half of all adults…
Got Questions About Medicare Hospice Services? Here Are Some Answers
Learning about services that Medicare covers, and their cost, is an important discussion topic for Medicare beneficiaries. However, there is…
Mortgage rates dip below 7%
Mortgage rates declined for a third consecutive week, falling below 7% for the first time in over a month as…
Consumers want credit products despite high interest rates: TransUnion
The high interest rate environment has done little to dampen the appetite for credit products, a recent TransUnion report said. …
Are Your Aging Parents Taking Sedatives? Know The Dangers
A recent newsletter from Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk, geriatrician, warns us that some recent studies show that nearly one out of…
Mortgage rates fall below 7%, but affordability remains a dream for many: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates are back down below 7% this week. A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.94%, Freddie Mac reported. Rates for…
This week's personal loan rates rise for 3-year loans, while 5-year terms edge down
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Taking Off The Cape: Financial Advisory Journey From Novice To Hero To Guide
The opportunities for financial advisor education have improved so dramatically in the past 25 years. When I graduated from college…
Today's mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms while 15-year rates hold steady | May 24, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
How To Donate 80,000 Comic Books—And Get A Marvelous Tax Break
Seven decades after he became addicted to Superman, Gary Prebula’s collection of graphic novels and comics has a permanent home…
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 15- and 30-year rates | May 28, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Good News, Graduates (And Parents)— May 2024 Jobs Report Is Strong
The May 2024 jobs report showed remarkable strength just in time for new graduates despairing they had to move home.…
Listing a home? Here's how you can maximize your sale
Today's challenging housing market environment makes finding a buyer difficult and getting the most out of a home sale requires…
5 Money Tips For People Who Never Want To Retire
While the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement is widely popular, some people plan to do the opposite, and never retire.…
Today's mortgage rates continue to hold steady for 15- and 30-year rates | May 29, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…