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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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3 Exciting Havens Where You Can Retire In Style From $1,200 A Month
For most people thinking about retirement, either at home or overseas, budget is a key factor. In my more than…
Today’s mortgage rates see no change 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…
Opinion: Remote workers are flexing their muscle, and the best-run companies won’t fight them
When COVID-19 struck, companies had little choice but to adapt swiftly. Office spaces were replaced by living rooms and in-person…
Retirement Planning Is More Than Financial Planning
The retirement planning industry is going through a quiet revolution that could be easy for you to miss. After all,…
Most Americans will limit holiday spending to $1000: survey
The amount of money Americans plan to allocate for the holidays this year is on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels…
‘Low-paying jobs are the economy’s way of saying you should get a better job’: I’ve decided to stop tipping, except at restaurants. Am I wrong?
I have read your columns about tipping, and I am happy to say that I have decided to completely stop…
Warn Aging Parents Now About Fake Package Shipping Scams
It’s that time of year when online shopping increases as families buy their holiday gifts online. Shipping of items ordered…
Today’s mortgage rates remain unchanged for 15-year terms while 30-year terms fall
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Delinquencies are rising for credit card, auto loans – and it could soon get worse
A growing number of Americans are falling behind on their monthly credit card and car loan payments, a trend that…
My husband bought our house with an inheritance. I signed a quitclaim. He said I could live there after he dies, but changed his mind. What now?
My husband and I live in California, and this is the second marriage for us both. He is 68 and…
3 Exotic Havens Where You Can Retire In Style From $1,200 A Month
For most people thinking about retirement, either at home or overseas, budget is a key factor. In my more than…
Mortgage rates fall again, but high home prices persist
Mortgage rates continued their descent this week in a trend accompanied by an uptick in home-purchase demand, but elevated home…
Private student loan interest rates plunge for 5-year loans
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 jump for 5-year loans, while 3-year terms edge down
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
6 ways affordable or accessible housing for older adults is being created in the U.S.
Long-term care costs, social isolation, dementia and financial insecurity are all notable problems facing many older Americans. But perhaps their…
Creative Strategies To Retire At Age 50
Many workers reach middle age feeling burned out by the daily grind, and they fantasize about chucking it all and…
Homebuying demand dries up even as mortgage rates drop: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates continued their steady decline as the 30-year mortgage slipped to nearly 7%, but buyers are feeling less enthusiastic,…
When will mortgage rates come down? Realtor.com says buyers will ‘start to see some relief’ in the new year.
The 30-year mortgage rate will fall below 7% by April 2024, Realtor.com says in its housing forecast for next year.…