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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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What’s open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Merry Christmas! A sacred event on the Christian calendar, Christmas falls on Monday, Dec. 25. Naturally, many government offices, businesses…
Quit Your Job And Move Abroad: 10 Places So Affordable You Can Live Your Dream Life
Have you ever fantasized about quitting your job and moving to a place where it’s so affordable that you don’t…
Today’s mortgage rates increase 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…
Revamp your finances: Smart financial new year’s resolutions for 2024
Many Americans set goals for the new year that involve getting in better shape or cutting out bad habits, but…
Opinion: $1,400 for tickets to see ‘The Nutcracker’? I’m fine with skipping this holiday ritual.
It’s a seasonal ritual that countless families enjoy — getting dressed in their holiday finest and heading off to see…
200 People Already Paid Their Social Security Taxes: Happy New Year!
In the first few hours of 2024, over 220 U.S. workers will have likely paid all their Social Security taxes…
Today’s mortgage rates see an increase for 30-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
$44.5 million in federal funding going toward rural communities to improve higher education access
At the end of December, the Biden-Harris administration announced $44.5 million in grants to help high school students in rural…
High cost of living making it difficult for most Americans to meet financials goals in the new year
As the cost of living continues its journey upward, consumers are finding this tough to deal with, according to a…
The ‘cool crowd’ is now making its way to Broadway matinees
For generations, Broadway fans have sought out prime seats for evening performances, firm in their conviction that a night out…
Golden Bachelor Wedding Sparks Conversations About Gray Divorce And Its Financial Consequences
On Jan. 4, 2023, 72-year-old widower Gerry Turner and star of ABC's "The Golden Bachelor" married 70-year-old widow Theresa Nist.…
Mortgage rates tick higher for first time in 9 weeks
Mortgage rates' steady downward trend hit a pause this week while demand fell, as data indicates would-be buyers are waiting…
New FAFSA reveal comes with complications, delays
The Department of Education began its soft launch of the overhauled 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), allowing students and…
I want to buy a Tesla and get my $7,500 tax credit, but I’m expecting an $18,000 tax credit from solar panels. Should I wait to buy the car?
I’m expecting a $15,000 tax bill this year. I installed a residential solar and battery system in the spring of…
Barring Immigrant Care Workers Punishes Frail Seniors And Their Families
Congress is debating whether to impose new restrictions on immigration as the price of a deal to provide new aid…
Today’s mortgage rates fall for 30-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
More Americans are racking up credit card debt
A growing number of Americans are racking up credit card debt in order to pay for their everyday necessities, a…
A breakthrough on the cause of morning sickness could help relieve a ‘huge economic burden’
New research tracing morning sickness to a particular hormone could be a breakthrough that eventually lightens a billion-dollar drag on…