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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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4 Lessons For Anyone From The FIRE Movement
At first glance, those of us who have been steadily socking away funds and dreaming of retirement in our fifties…
Percentage of US mortgages considered 'seriously underwater' rises
A new report finds that the percentage of U.S. mortgages considered to be "seriously underwater" rose in the first quarter…
This week's personal loan rates drop for 3-year terms, edge up for 5-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
The Surprising Ways A Skilled Home And Auto Agent Can Protect Your Wealth
In the landscape of wealth management, some elements are, for lack of a better term, sexier than others. Both financial…
Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates rise | May 10, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Save $10K in a year with this step-by-step guide
Saving money all starts with a tangible goal. So, let's start with $10,000 in one year. Saving money is challenging,…
This Pandemic Boom Town Is Also A Surprisingly Wonderful Place To Retire
Remote workers and retirees alike have flocked to scenic Spokane, driving up home prices. But the city is working through…
Mortgage rates dropped this week, but still sit above 7%: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates have steadily been rising over the last few weeks, but rates have finally started to dip. Rates for…
US regulators investigate credit card rewards 'bait and switch' schemes
Federal officials on Thursday announced that they are investigating "bait and switch" schemes associated with credit card rewards and travel…
Las Cruces And Other Unexpected Hot Spots
Forbes compared more than 800 locales in America on everything from housing costs and taxes to healthcare, air quality, crime…
The Election Can Affect Taxes, Social Security, And Your Retirement
You may have heard that there’s an election coming up. And maybe you’re planning your own event – your retirement.…
The US added over 300,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate dropped slightly
The unemployment rate decreased marginally in March to 3.8%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics noted in its Employment Situation Report.…
Biden's student debt handout plan could cost as much as $1.4 trillion
A new report from the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) finds that President Biden's latest student debt…
Gen Z lean on credit more than millennials did and racking up more debt
The latest crop of young adults in the U.S. is leaning more on credit than the generation before, and experts…
This week's personal loan rates drop for 3- and 5-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
When Does It Become Unsafe For Your Aging Parent To Live Alone?
Our elders love their independence, for the most part. Perhaps over time, their chronic health conditions start to erode their…
Homes listed in June often sell for more than usual, a Zillow study reveals
Homeowners looking to sell this year may want to wait until June to list, when sellers tend to make the…
Most borrowers delay major life events because of student loan debt: survey
Borrowing money to go to college has closed the door on many major life milestones, including completing a degree program,…