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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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Credit card usage is up as inflation continues to rise
Inflation has steadily been rising in recent years. The Consumer Price Index — a major measure of inflation — rose…
Mental Health Awareness And Dilemmas With Aging Parents
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. There is a nationwide effort to remove the long standing stigma of mental health issues.…
Mortgage rates push higher with no relief in sight: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates pushed further into the 7% range as the Federal Reserve seems unlikely to reverse its restrictive policy stance…
Private student loan interest rates continue to fall for 5-year loans
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 continue upward trend
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Don’t Roll Over RMDs To Other Retirement Accounts
Some retirees continue to make a key mistake with required minimum distributions, and that could cost them a lot of…
Today's 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | May 3, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
College tuition costs more than students budget for in most cases: survey
College tuition can sometimes cost $10,000 more than budgeted, but despite the unexpected expense, many students are making ends meet,…
Bond King Jeffrey Gundlach warns over US economy as Americans' debt piles up: 'Concerning'
As Americans’ debt grows, recession fears are refueled and the Fed grapples with the pressure to cut rates, "Bond King"…
Treating The Epidemic Of Loneliness And Social Isolation Among Seniors
One of the many lessons we should have learned from the Covid-19 pandemic is the cost to older adults of…
The unemployment rate barely rose, but only 175,000 jobs were added in April
The U.S. added 175,000 jobs in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation report. That’s a small…
Why Skipping Probate Could Save Time And Money
There are many reasons to avoid probate when planning for your estate. Avoiding probate avoids the hassle of having to…
Today's 30-year mortgage rates fall, while 15-year terms hold steady | May 6, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
How IRMAA Can Increase Your Medicare Premiums In Retirement
Many assume they will be free of health insurance premiums once they reach Medicare age. Others think that everyone pays…
More homebuyers are paying discount points as interest rates continue to rise
Mortgage points, which are one-time fees paid at closing in exchange for a lower interest rate, are becoming more prevalent…
Veteran who sacrificed his savings to pay for son's college calls student loan forgiveness a 'bitter pill'
A father who sacrificed his savings and his health to pay for his son to graduate from college debt-free said…
Texas judge stops Biden Administration rule that caps credit card late fees at $8
The Biden Administration has been trying to create laws and rules that would limit "junk fees" charged by credit card…
The Expense That’s Covertly Boosting Your Personal Inflation Rate
A major expense of many retirees and pre-retirees has been increasing rapidly, but it isn’t included in the Consumer Price…