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Private student loan interest rates drop for 5-year terms and rise for 10-year terms
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Student loan handouts having little to no impact on borrowers' financial struggles: Report
Student loan forgiveness hasn't helped a swath of borrowers who say they're still in a tight spot financially, according to…
Vulnerable Aging Parents And Greedy Offspring: Be On The Lookout
It is not a rare thing that as wealthy aging parents decline, some relatives seem to come out of the…
Mortgage rates fall to 6.77%
Mortgage rates fell again this week but remain uncomfortably high for many would-be buyers. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market…
This week's personal loan rates rise for 3-year terms, while 5-year terms fall
Borrowers with good credit seeking personal loans during the past seven days prequalified for rates that were higher for 3-year…
Why Your Retirement Likely Will Include An AI Humanoid Robot
Imagine this: You’re retired, lounging in your favorite chair, feet up, sipping something chilled as the sun sets. Your home…
Today's mortgage rates remain unchanged for 30-year terms while 15-year terms drop | July 19, 2024
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Elder Fraud Is Exploding Online. How To Keep Grandma–And Yourself–Safe
Elder fraud is exploding, while crypto and speedy money transfers are making it tougher to recover stolen funds. Here are…
Many homes are sitting stagnant on the market, causing more frequent price drops
Sellers are pricing their homes at record-high prices, but buyers aren’t biting. High interest rates and high listing prices are…
How Guaranteed Lifetime Income Increases Retiree Spending
Retirees with more guaranteed lifetime income spend more in retirement and do so without worrying about running out of money.…
Today's mortgage rates remain unchanged for 15- and 30-year terms | July 22, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Biden asks Supreme Court to lift block on student loan repayment plan
President Joe Biden's administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a block on the Saving on a Valuable Education…
What To Do If The $2,000 Cap Jeopardizes Your Employer Drug Coverage
The Inflation Reduction Act has generated many initiatives to cut drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries. So, it’s possible that those…
Today's mortgage rates remain unchanged for 30-year terms while 15-year terms edge up | July 23, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
What Younger Generations Need To Know About Social Security, Medicare
Young adults in the U.S. have been skeptical about Social Security at least since the days when I was one…
Today's mortgage rates remain unchanged for 15- and 30-year terms | July 24, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Private student loan interest rates fall for 5-year terms, rise for 10-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
The Burden Of The Only Child With A A Distant Aging Parent
When our parents get old, family members do have an opportunity to share the load of ensuring their safety and…
The average down payment for the typical US home reaches $127,750: Zillow
Every aspect of homebuying has gotten more expensive in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic. Home prices have been hitting…