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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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How to make the most of Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan rewards program
Alaska Airlines is known for its Mileage Plan, which won the title of NerdWallert's Best Airline Rewards Program for 2023…
U.S. Centenarians Projected To Quadruple By 2054—Will You Be Prepared?
In 30 years. the number of people reaching age 100 in the U.S. is projected to quadruple, according to a…
Mortgage rates rise slightly as homebuyer sentiment tanks
Mortgage rates ticked slightly higher this week, with the 30-year fixed rate note continuing to hover in the mid-6% range.…
Credit card balances surge past trillion dollar mark as Americans struggle to build savings
Credit card balances hit a new benchmark in the fourth quarter of 2023, with balances topping the $1 trillion mark…
‘It was a mistake’: My father set up a revocable trust, leaving everything to my stepmother. She’s cutting me out completely. What can I do?
My late father was under the impression that he and my stepmother had an irrevocable trust set up. He was…
Navigating The Corporate Transparency Act: Estate Plan Implications
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a federal law that took effect on January 1, 2024. It was enacted to…
Today’s mortgage rates fall for 30-year terms | February 9
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Mississippi, Kansas, other top states where you can comfortably save money
Saving money should be a priority for Americans, no matter what age or financial state they’re in. The volatility of…
Builder-confidence index rises to five-month high on expectations that mortgage rates will drop in the coming months
The numbers: Home-builder confidence rose in February, with the industry expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates later this…
Ditching The Stereotypes: Unveiling The Financial Savvy Of Gen Z
The Millennials have taken so much generational bashing that it’s almost become passe. This apparently entitled bunch of the supposedly…
Today’s mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | February 12
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Opinion: ‘My children are not salespeople and I don’t want them going around begging’: Have youth fundraisers gone too far?
Remember Alyssa Milano? The actress of “Who’s the Boss?” and “Charmed” fame was recently in the news after she started…
Social Security Benefits Seem To Be Increasing, But Are They Really?
In response to the recent burst of inflation, the government increased Social Security benefits significantly in the past two years.…
Today’s mortgage rates dip for 15- and 30-year terms | February 13
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Some student loan forgiveness programs are set to end this year – here’s what to do if this affects you
The Biden Administration has implemented a variety of student loan programs to help borrowers deal with high debts. Many of…
Fighting about money with your spouse? 5 strategies to disagree better.
We’ve all been there. Your partner wants to prioritize a new roof for the house, but you feel strongly that…
The Three Types Of Career Changes And How To Manage The Costs
In spite of all the changes to work-life over the past few years following the pandemic, one thing that has…
Millennials are desperate to buy a home, most willing to pay a mortgage rate above 7%: survey
Most millennials, desperate to get on the housing ladder, would consider accepting a mortgage rate that's higher than the national average…