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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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Yes, Americans Are Aging But Their Experiences Are Very Different
We all know the population of older adults is growing rapidly. But we are aging in very different ways. And…
New construction still popular as most Americans believe it’s a bad time to buy an existing home
New build homes are regaining popularity as existing home prices and interest rates remain high. A little over a million…
Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness
There's been much ado about federal student loan forgiveness with little relief directed to students holding private student debt. However,…
eBay ditching American Express as a payment option this summer
eBay customers will no longer be able to use American Express credit cards to pay for purchases on the online…
How To Build A $1 Million 401(k) With A Savings Strategy
Saving for retirement requires dedication and time. During those years, however, market movements will make significant jumps that you can…
Today's mortgage rates rise for 15- and 30-year rates | May 30, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Consumers discouraged by high interest rates and deteriorating financial health: study
Consumer satisfaction is taking a dip in the wake of high interest rates, driven up by inflation and the remnants…
3 Reasons Not To Retire
We are living through what is being called the silver tsunami. According to Legal Jobs, “about 10,000 baby boomers turn…
Home prices not budging, hit new high in March: Case-Shiller
Home prices continued to increase in March, reaching a new high despite homebuyers shying away from housing, according to the…
Financial dangers of store credit cards can be ‘severe,’ expert warns
Nearly every store has rewards credit cards available for customers, but not all the offers add up to major savings.…
The Success Trap: How Achieving Success Can Be A Limiting Factor
Johnny Cash said, “Success is having to worry about every damn thing in the world, except money.” Whether in life,…
Mortgage rates increase to 7.03%
Mortgage rates increased this week for the first time in a month, returning above 7% as the home affordability crisis…
Rethinking Your “Bucket List” In Retirement
As folks approach retirement, they often start mentioning their “bucket list” more frequently. The bucket list is generally an itemized…
Today's mortgage rates fall for 30-year terms while 15-year terms hold steady | May 31, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
College graduation gift money: Experts reveal whether to spend it or save it, and why
Millions of American young adults are graduating from college this season and beginning the next chapters of their lives. The…
Million Dollar 401ks And How You Can Incorporate Savings
Saving for retirement requires dedication and time. During those years of dedication, however, market movements will make significant jumps that…
Mortgage rates tick up as Fed signals delay on interest rate cuts: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates reversed course this week and headed north of 7% again, following several weeks of decline, according to Freddie…
What Seniors Need To Know About Reverse Mortgages—From Taxes To Catches
It feels like everything costs more these days—and some homeowners are looking for ways to increase cash flow without invading…