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It’s Medicare Open Enrollment Period. As I wrote earlier, Open Enrollment this year is unusually important because of significant changes in Medicare Advantage and Part…
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Many student loan borrowers missing opportunity to find debt relief in SAVE plan: survey
Many borrowers currently struggling with student loan payments would benefit from enrolling in an income-driven repayment plan, according to a…
Expert offers financial planning tips for new college grads
The arrival of spring means a new group of college graduates will soon be entering the workforce in earnest and…
How A Handful Of Drugs Is Squeezing Medicare
Medicare expects it will spend more $550 million this year for the controversial anti-Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi and predicts the cost…
Gen Z movers are heading to warmer climates, willing to pay higher housing costs: Zillow
Gen Z’s moving habits show a preference for warmer states, even if moving there means paying higher rent costs, a…
10-year private student loan interest rates surge
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Many personal loan borrowers rely on loans for everyday expenses as cost of living grows
The personal loan market is growing, in part due to the high cost of living. About 14.5% of borrowers use…
This week's personal loan rates rise for 3-year terms, fall 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 Most Important Retirement Decision For Pre-Retirees
As you move closer to retirement, you’ll want to begin planning for your life in retirement, given the financial resources…
Today's mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | March 19, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Biden announces a fresh round of $7.5 billion in student loans canceled
President Joe Biden is keeping the ball rolling on student loan forgiveness, canceling a new round of loans as his…
What is the 50/30/20 budget rule? A guide to budgeting like a pro with this easy method to follow
The 50/30/20 rule is a beginner-friendly budget guide you can start following today. The 50/30/20 rule provides a way to…
Your Most Powerful Retirement Planning Tool
My buddy Phil is a former nuclear submariner. He recently interviewed a special forces operator and asked him to identify…
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 15- and 30-year terms | March 20, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
A Little Extra Planning Can Avoid ‘Heir Wars’
The legacy of late California Senator Dianne Feinstein was tarnished by a series of lawsuits filed before her death. The…
Mortgage rates to stay above 6% through 2025, Fannie Mae says
Fannie Mae has lifted its forecast for mortgage rates from just a month ago, saying rates will stay higher for…
10-year private student loan interest rates plunge
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 fall 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…
Here’s Why You Should Continue Investing After Retirement
As yields have risen from their historic lows, many retirees ask me if they should put all their savings in…