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Plan For Retirement Beyond Your Go-Go Years
If you’re approaching retirement or have recently retired, it’s only natural that you’re looking forward to your newfound freedom. You might be planning to travel,…
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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…
5 reasons not to go out to dinner on Valentine’s Day
Ah, Valentine’s Day. That day when we celebrate with our beloved, perhaps over dinner at a fancy restaurant where the…
EITC: A Check For Your Family
Eligible? One in five low to moderate earners eligible to receive a check from the U.S. Treasury aren’t aware that…
Today’s mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | February 14
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Biden admin’s botched financial aid rollout under investigation by watchdog
The Biden administration's rollout of a new system for college students and their families to access federal financial aid has…
Credit card interest rates predicted to fall, but debt remains high
Predictions abound for credit card interest rates in the coming months. Like many interest rates, it's likely credit card interest…
This week’s personal loan rates lower for 3-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
The end of the free trial? Why a once-popular marketing tactic is now rarely offered.
Enter your payment information and enjoy a free week or month of a streaming service. For a long time, that…
What If You’re POA, But Aging Parents Resist You Doing The Job?
For aging parents who were responsible enough to do estate planning, the lawyer who put their will and trust together…
Mortgage demand tumbles as interest rates rise to highest level since December
A key measure of home-purchase applications slumped last week amid a sharp increase in mortgage rates. The Mortgage Bankers Association's…
Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers enrolled in SAVE
President Joe Biden's Administration announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness for qualifying borrowers enrolled in the Saving on Valuable…
My mother, 87, has $425,000 left on a home worth $1 million. How can I settle her debts when she passes? Should I take out a reverse mortgage?
My mother, 87, has minimal savings, and has $425,000 left on her mortgage.Her monthly payment is $3,300 and the home…
What To Do When You Need Cash: Home Equity Or Margin Loan
When a large, unexpected expense crops up, you don’t want to increase the cost by using a less-than-optimum way to…
Nearly 89% of U.S. homeowners with mortgages have an interest rate below 6%: Redfin
As mortgage rates inch lower towards the 6% mark, the real estate market is cooling. Still, many homeowners still have…
Swing state residents reap benefits of Biden student loan handout
More than 25,000 borrowers in six key swing states are set to have over $200 million in student loan debt…
I’m doing my taxes for a CD maturing in 2024. Why don’t I have the paperwork? Should I be concerned?
I have an 11-month term CD that started mid-year. When logging into my CD account there’s no 1099 available for…
Will Your Aging Parent Give Up The Too-Large Family Home?
The battle goes on with aging parents who are living alone or without family nearby and their adult children. From…