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The C.S. Lewis Quote That Could Transform Your Financial Future
Some of the most profound truths are those, once revealed, that seem self-evident. And that may also be the most potent gift possessed by the…
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Today’s mortgage rates continue to hold steady 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…
My wife and I are separating. I provided the down payment, and paid the mortgage on our home. Will I be allowed to keep it if we divorce?
Dear Big Move, I bought a marital home and have been paying the mortgage for the duration of the life…
Is There A Predator In Your Aging Parent’s Family?
Mother, age 85, liked freedom with her cash. She used her money without keeping track of her spending. She forgot…
This week’s personal loan rates lower for 3-year terms, while 5-year rates jump
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Package theft: How to get a refund if your delivery from Amazon, Walmart or other sellers gets stolen
If you’re expecting any packages this holiday season, there’s a chance at least one of them may end up in…
Retiring In 2024? Resolve To Enroll In Medicare Part B To Avoid A Big Mistake
A New Year’s resolution is a promise to yourself to do something good in the year ahead. If you are…
Today’s mortgage rates fall for 15-year terms, while 30-year terms hold steady
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Millions of student loan borrowers still aren’t paying their bills
Millions of Americans strapped with student loan debt are still not paying their bills after a three-year payment hiatus ended…
Gen X advised to ‘stop spending’ due to largest wealth gap of any generation
Numbers don’t lie – and according to a recently released report, Gen X has the largest retirement savings wealth gap…
$88 for a Christmas tree? 5 ways to save money on your holiday tree.
If you’re shopping for a Christmas tree — a real, live tree, that is — you should be prepared to…
Starting At 50 How To Still Retire A Millionaire
Let’s say you just had your 50th birthday party. Can you still retire as a millionaire? Retiring a millionaire is…
Today’s mortgage rates fall for 15-year terms, while 30-year terms rise
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
This week’s personal loan rates edge down for 3-year loans, while 5-year rates rise
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
The Cybertruck’s best trick could be driving sales of this other Tesla model instead
People don’t have to actually buy the Cybertruck to make it a hit for Tesla. They just need to come…
Will 2024 Be The Year Of The Pension Comeback?
Defined benefit (DB) pensions are having a moment. Following IBM’s IBM recent announcement that the company will resume offering a…
Mortgage rates dip below 7% amid climbing demand
Mortgage rates have finally fallen below 7% for the first time in months and purchase applications are on the rise.…
Biden forgives another $4.8 billion in federal student loan debt, but alternative relief plan hits a snag
President Joe Biden's administration announced an additional $4.8 billion of student loan forgiveness related to fixes made by the U.S.…
Opinion: How your workplace can actually ease political and social divisions among employees
“An organization’s overall success often relies on diversity of thought and experience. ” We live in fractious, tumultuous times where…