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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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US Department of Education supports colleges and students amid FAFSA delays
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to help colleges process forms faster after the fix to the new Free Application…
Student-loan borrowers facing hardship could be eligible for debt forgiveness under new Biden administration plan
Borrowers facing significant challenges repaying their student loans, including also having high medical, caretaking or other essential bills, could be…
Retirement Planning Isn’t Complicated.
I know; you’re probably ready to come at me with a million reasons why my assertion in the title is…
Home prices in some cities trended down in November: Case-Shiller
Home prices edged toward a more affordable place in November, ending the upward trend after many months, according to the…
Consumers bought more secondhand items in 2023, but major purchases are back for 2024
At the heels of rising inflation, consumers drastically changed their spending habits in 2023 to cut back and save money…
Harvard remains the nation’s richest school as college endowments keep growing
An earlier version of the university-endowment chart in this report misstated a financial multiple. It has been corrected.Harvard University’s endowment…
2024 Maximum Social Security Benefit
What’s the most you can receive from Social Security? The answer is…it depends on your age, your work history, your…
Today’s mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | January 31
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
More student loan forgiveness is on the horizon, as U.S. colleges commit to cost transparency
The new year brings some major moves in the student loan industry. From a new round of forgiveness to more…
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…
Opinion: How spending less time on the job can make you a better worker
Picture a beach house perched on a dune overlooking the surf. The house is built on stilts. Now, start taking…
Looking For Romance? Help Aging Parents Avoid Thieves
Valentines Day brings up the subject of romance and finding a partner for those who are alone. Many turn to…
Today’s mortgage rates drop for 30-year terms | February 1
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Is Retirement Income From Social Security Taxable?
A new bill winding its way through Congress aims to increase retirees’ net income from Social Security by eliminating federal…
Fed holds steady on interest rates, but outlook on when cuts will come remains cloudy
The Federal Reserve announced a widely anticipated fourth interest rate pause during its January meeting on Wednesday, leaving the federal funds…
This week’s personal loan rates decrease 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…
After ‘two years of regular gut punches,’ here’s some good news about credit-card APRs
Credit-card holders with whiplash from two years of fast-climbing interest rates and fast-growing balances just got a little bit of…
How Will Your State Tax Your Social Security Benefits?
Many Americans depend on Social Security to make ends meet each month. Depending on your total household income, you may…