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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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Real estate expert explains how housing problems are getting worse
First-time homebuyers are likely to face more industry headwinds as mortgage rates and homeownership costs skyrocket in today’s economy. Mitch…
Buyers are taking on riskier adjustable rate mortgages as affordability worsens
Homebuyers in the U.S. are turning to riskier adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) as high interest rates make it less affordable…
Good Debt Versus Bad Debt And Ways You Can Benefit From Inflation
With inflation remaining aggravatingly high, it’s easy to assume this works against you in all parts of life. But there…
Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | April 12, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan would cost an extra $84 billion: report
President Joe Biden's new student debt elimination proposal would bring relief for millions more Americans, but a Penn Wharton Budget…
Americans adjust retirement goals up 15% but savings drop: survey
The amount Americans believe they will need to retire comfortably has increased faster than inflation, but what they are saving…
Capture The New Tax Breaks On Home Improvements
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides substantial tax breaks for homeowners who navigate the rules. Most of the breaks…
Mortgage rates are nearing 7% as inflation ticks back up: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates continue their steady climb upward. Rates for 30-year mortgages averaged 6.88% this past week, Freddie Mac reported. Rates…
This week's personal loan rates rise for 3-year terms, lower for 5-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
How To Use The BAT Success Triangle To Master Money And Life
Behavior, attitude, technique. If you think about these three components in any pursuit, which is the most important? For example,…
Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates continue to hold steady | April 15, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
13 Exciting Places Where You Can Live For $1,500 (Or Less) A Month
Living in the United States is not cheap—especially as prices continue to soar, from groceries to transportation to housing. According…
The 25 best cities for buyers on a budget: Zillow
The housing market has seen better days. Although housing affordability is trending upward, according to the National Association of Realtors,…
Plan Ahead To Prevent The Retired Widow’s Money Crunch
When a spouse or life partner dies, it’s only natural that the survivor will be grieving and lonely. To add…
Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates rise | April 16, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Workers Need Both Retirement Savings (RSAA) And Social Security
Nearly everyone agrees we have a retirement income crisis, and ordinary workers don’t have much hope of retiring and maintaining…
Today's 15-year mortgage rates hold steady while 30-year rates rise | April 17, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
A majority of student loan borrowers are worried about their ability to repay their loans
Student loan debt has been an ongoing discussion among Americans for years as the debt balance continues to grow. The…