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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…
Key Investor Lessons From The New Department Of Labor Fiduciary Rule
The Department of Labor (DOL) has recently introduced a pivotal update to what constitutes investments advice under ERISA, more commonly…
Celebrity real estate agent Mauricio Umansky explains when housing prices will come down
Netflix star and The Agency founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky is eager to see home sales pick up steam this…
Private student loan interest rates continue upward surge
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
What Does It Take To Maintain Aging Parents’ Independence?
Aging takes its toll, even among the healthiest elders. We love our self-sufficiency. We don’t want to give it up.…
Today's 30-year rates fall while 15-year mortgage rates hold steady | April 18, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
76% of buy now, pay later users said it helped improve their financial situation but beware of risks: survey
A growing number of consumers who use buy now, pay later (BNPL) services and are attracted to their ease of…
Biden Sets New Nursing Home Staffing Rules
The Biden Administration has announced it has adopted new minimum staffing rules for nursing homes. But the regulations appear to…
Mortgage rates leap above 7% for first time this year
Mortgage rates climbed above 7% this week for the first time in 2024, continuing their upward trajectory and putting further…
Biden's latest student loan handouts could cost as much as $750B
President Biden's latest plan to cancel student loan debt for millions of borrowers will cost taxpayers far more than its…
Where Should Financial Literacy Be Taught—Home Or School?
The answer is YES. Both. Here’s why. Hannah Le turns 18 this week. She’s a senior in high school choosing…
Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | April 19, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
How to build a blueprint for your child’s financial success
College tuition is on the rise, living costs are high and the future is uncertain. Combine that with the pressure…
What Will Happen If The Social Security Trust Funds Run Out?
You might be understandably worried by scary headlines that project the Social Security Trust Funds will be exhausted in the…
Retired Americans with student loan debt risk garnishment of Social Security benefits
Millions of older Americans at risk of defaulting on student loan payments may lose some of their Social Security benefits,…
A Quick And Strong Jobs Recovery Is Especially Good For Younger Workers
There is no doubt that the economy is now stronger than it was four years ago. But, are people better…
Today's mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | March 18, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…