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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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Today’s mortgage rates are unchanged for 15- and 30-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Biden bails out 74K student loan borrowers with $5B in canceled debt
The Biden administration has approved an additional $5 billion in debt cancelation for roughly 74,000 student loan borrowers, the White…
Top Social Security Strategies For Married Couples
If you’re married, it’s critical that you maximize the money you and your spouse will each receive from Social Security…
Today’s mortgage rates are unchanged for 30-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
A New Jersey financial pro just won nearly $500,000 on a sports bet. He’ll use it to pay off student loans.
After winning nearly $500,000 on a $5 sports bet, a New Jersey financial adviser said he is planning to follow…
The Most Often Overlooked Step In Retirement Planning
When it comes to retirement planning, conversations often center around portfolio management and investment strategies—what I like to call the…
Today’s mortgage rates edge down for 30-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Some student loan borrowers refusing to pay out of protest
Millions of borrowers with existing student loans still have not made a payment since the bills resumed in October after…
This week’s personal loan rates lower for 3- and rise for 5-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
I bought a house with my fiancée, but she says I need to pay all the bills. Will she get half of the house if I sell?
My fiancée and I agreed to buy a house that was more than what we expected to pay, but we…
Higher Social Security Benefits May Mean A Tax Bill For Seniors This Year
Seniors saw a boost in Social Security benefits in 2023 to offset the rising cost of living. But there could…
Today’s mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms
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 trend downward for 10-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Crafting resilient financial goals for lasting success in 2024
Money-related New Year's resolutions are common because, often, many people want to improve their financial situation. Unfortunately, merely stating intentions…
I inherited a $300,000 bank account. When I pay taxes on the interest, would my spouse be entitled to a share of the account if we split?
I received a $300,000 inheritance from my mother, which is in a separate account earning interest.If I’m married and we…
6 Tips To Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
Everyone nearing retirement always seems to have a ton of questions surrounding how to maximize their Social Security benefits. These…
Mortgage rates rise for second consecutive week
Mortgage rates rose a bit for the second week in a row while home prices remain high, and many buyers…
Half of all U.S. states will raise their minimum wage in 2024 — but is $16 an hour enough to live on?
Minimum-wage workers in half of the country will see their pay go up in 2024 — but it likely won’t…