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Choose Your Medicare Open Enrollment Advisor Carefully
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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Stuart Varney: Biden is giving away the country to get your vote
During his "My Take," Tuesday, "Varney & Co." host Stuart Varney reacted to Biden's pledge to make community college tuition-free,…
The Growing Appeal Of Semi-Retirement
Semi-retirement goes by many different names: partial or phased retirement, second career, and so on. But typically, these terms mean…
Today's 30-year mortgage rates hold steady while 15-year rates rise | March 26, 2024
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 raise for 3- and 5-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Save money as newlyweds: First comes love, then comes finances
After the wedding and honeymoon bliss wears off, it’s time to get back to reality. Money is a topic that…
This Week In Retirement Planning: Social Security, Index Funds, And Bonds
For the past four years, I've sent out a free, comprehensive retirement newsletter every Sunday. This labor of love includes…
Home listings are rising, but buyers aren’t buying due to high interest rates
Home listings were up by 13% year over year at the end of February, according to a report from Redfin.…
Taking Social Security At Age 62 Made A Big Difference For This Couple
By Edd and Cynthia Staton, Next Avenue As retirement approaches, you must face the question, "What is the best age…
Buying a home using retirement savings? Financial expert weighs in
Nearly 1 in 10 American homeowners say they pulled money from their retirement savings to cover the down payment and…
Biden to defy Supreme Court in second attempt at sweeping student loan handout
The Biden administration is reportedly preparing to take a second crack at broad student loan forgiveness for millions of Americans…
Have You Saved Enough Money For Retirement?
Suppose you’ve saved for a few decades in your 401(k) plan and IRA and you’re approaching retirement. How do you…
Today's 15-year and 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | March 27, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Nightmare: Mentally Ill Family Member Terrorizing Aging Parents
Many of us in families with aging loved ones have had brushes with a mentally ill family member. As our…
Today's 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | March 28, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Republican states file suit to stop Biden's SAVE student loan repayment plan
The political tug of war over student loan forgiveness registered a new chapter as 11 Republican-led states filed suit against President Joe…
Chase allowing advertisers to target customers based on purchases
Chase announced Wednesday it has launched a new media business that allows advertisers to target the bank's 80 million U.S.…
This week's personal loan rates edge up for 3-year loans, 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…
Your Filing Age For Social Security Impacts Your Lifetime Benefits
There is a right and wrong age when it comes to filing for Social Security benefits. The key to determining…