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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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This week's personal loan rates lower 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…
College savings should start in kindergarten and kids should be involved: financial expert
With the cost of college on the rise plus an unstable debt load, the best thing parents can do is…
The American Economy And People Are Much Better Off Than 4 Years Ago
It is election season. This is a time when the question of whether people are materially better off than they…
Today's mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | March 1, 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 rise 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…
‘Creditable’: The Key In Medicare Drug Coverage
Here are two very important questions I ask clients who are over 65, still employed, and considering Medicare enrollment. One:…
Mortgage rates continue their upward climb, prospective buying activity down
Mortgage rates continued to climb this week, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hitting 6.94%, according to Freddie Mac. That's up…
Biden 'cancels' nearly $6B in student loans for public sector workers
President Biden announced Thursday that $5.8 billion in student loans would be "canceled" for 78,000 borrowers working in the public…
This week's personal loan rates 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…
How Bankrate calculators can help you save smart, pay off debt and set financial goals
Spending money is easy, but saving it is a lot harder. Luckily, there are tons of free financial tools you…
High Corporate Profits Go To Dividends And Cash Stockpiles
The strong economic recovery since the pandemic started has been good for almost everyone. Nonfinancial corporations are no exception. They…
‘Sopranos’ star Drea de Matteo’s OnlyFans platform saved her home after she was unable to pay mortgage
"The Sopranos" star Drea de Matteo credits her OnlyFans platform for her ability to financially save her home. In an…
Credit scores decreased for first time in a decade as borrowers miss payments
For the first time in a decade, average credit scores have decreased slightly to 717, according to data released by…
Medicare Advantage Commercials Aren’t So Bad Now But The Marketing Still Is Problematic
Remember the fall of 2022? No matter when you turned on the TV, you saw a former NFL player or…
Today’s mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms | March 4, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Swipe fees cost consumers an estimated $578 million on Valentine’s Day: Study
Consumers likely paid hefty fees on Valentine’s Day if they bought gifts using credit cards. Swipe fees — fees credit…
Do Nursing Homes Low-Ball Profit Reports To Get Higher Government Payments?
Do nursing home owners understate the profits they report to federal regulators by shifting income to related businesses? Two academic…
Homebuyers gained thousands of dollars as mortgage interest rates fall: Redfin
Prospective homebuyers are seeing their money go a little further these days. A homebuyer with a $3,000 monthly budget now…