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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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Private student loan interest rates trend back down for 10-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Mortgage demand falls as rates rise across the board
The numbers: Mortgage applications fell as rates rose across the board. With the 30-year mortgage hitting the highest level since…
Voters To Decide On Washington’s Public Long-Term Care Insurance Program
Washington voters will decide the fate of the state’s path-breaking public long-term care insurance program in a referendum this Fall.…
Today’s mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | February 20, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Student loan borrowers facing financial hardship may qualify for Biden’s new round of debt relief
The Biden-Harris administration recently released another proposal to help borrowers handle high-cost student loans. This round of student debt relief…
Capital One, Discover merger will break Visa-Mastercard ‘duopoly,’ analysts say
Capital One Financial's $35.3 billion deal for Discover Financial would create new competition for payments behemoths Visa and Mastercard, potentially…
We’re in our 60s, retired and make $300,000 in passive income. We want to buy a house for our daughter. What could go wrong?
‘The Big Move’ is a MarketWatch column looking at the ins and outs of real estate, from navigating the search…
Ethical, Moral, And Thorny Personal Issues In Estate Planning
Introduction Ethical questions arise during many estate plans. Sometimes, these are ethical issues that you and/or your family may have…
Existing housing supply builds as homeowners with sub 6% mortgage rates return
Mortgage rates are set to drop at a faster rate than initially anticipated, which could help build some much-needed housing…
Yes, money can buy happiness — especially if you think you’re making more than other people
Maybe money does buy happiness, after all — especially if you can afford more of it than your pals. That’s…
Escape Global Chaos In These Overseas Safe Havens
With the dawn of another election year, even a cursory glance at the headlines serves as a reminder of how…
Consumer spending and debt are up as US economy begins rebound
Retail and food service purchases hit an estimated $700.3 billion in January 2024, a 0.6% rise from the year before,…
Does your partner know your salary? How money secrets can hurt your relationship.
When is the best time in a relationship’s life cycle to start talking about money? Maybe when you move in together?…
Is Your Portfolio Really Invested For You—Or Your Advisor?
In Christianity alone, it is estimated that there are thousands—yes, thousands—of different denominations around the world. Each denomination has its…
Today’s mortgage rates drop after week of holding steady for 30-year terms | January 30
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Mortgage rates rise to highest level in two months and may stay higher for longer, Freddie Mac says
Mortgage rates are inching up after reports of hotter-than-expected inflation data showed continued strength in the U.S. economy. With inflation…
What Will You Earn From Your Stocks And Bonds?
If you expect fabulous returns to continue, you’re likely to be disappointed. Look closely at the data and you’ll see…
Homeowners moving across state lines, seeking affordability, find it in certain cities
Remote work flourishing in the early days of the pandemic removed boundaries for many workers, driving people to move to…