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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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Student loan payments render the holidays unaffordable for many: survey
Soaring costs on everyday items have many Americans wishing they could skip holiday spending, particularly those who resumed paying student…
Apple Pulls Plug on Goldman Credit-Card Partnership
Apple is pulling the plug on its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs, the final nail in the coffin of the…
Why this bourbon deserves a place on your Thanksgiving table
The bottle Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, $50The back story This is the time of year I usually recommend a…
New Student Loan Forgiveness Application For Those With Medical Issues
The Education Department is launching an updated student loan forgiveness application for borrowers with disabling medical conditions. The new application…
North Carolina Taxpayers Could Be Liable For Billions If Lawmakers Fail To Remedy Provisions Of The ’24 Budget
North Carolina has a long track record for managing one of the best public pension plans in the U.S. Moody’s…
The (Foreign) Gift That Keeps On Giving – IRS Penalties
Gifting sounds nice in theory, but it can be complicated in practice, particularly when it comes to transfers by or…
Treasury Yields Without The Hype: A Chart Analysis
Inflation numbers and treasury yields, it’s a relationship like no other. Are they married to one another? Are they just…
This week’s personal loan rates fall for 3-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
How Amazon Prime shoppers can protect themselves from scammers on Black Friday — and any time of year
It’s a Prime time for scams. If you’re an Amazon AMZN shopper, then you’re a target for scammers, unfortunately —especially…
Who Really Owns Nursing Homes, And How The Feds Are About To Learn More
The federal government wants to know more, and wants consumers to know more, about who owns nursing homes. It is…
Important Retirement Plan Changes For 2024 You Should Know
The SECURE Act 2.0, enacted in late 2022, changed more than 90 rules about IRAs and other qualified retirement plans.…
IRS Doesn’t Need The Blocked Income Tax Regulations In Coca-Cola
The Tax Court’s new opinion deciding the blocked income question raised in Coca-Cola v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2023-135, suggests that…
Comparing Job Offers: Going Beyond Base Salary
A crucial aspect of comparing job opportunities is assessing the compensation and benefits package. Let’s delve into key elements of…
Today’s mortgage rates surge 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…
Looking for a remote job? Your chances of finding one are dropping, Indeed says
The typical white-collar workweek seems to have become a mix of in-office and at-home work. But a job applicant’s chance…
Gone Are America’s Cushiest Federal Prisons
It’s always amusing to see how minimum-security prisons get characterized in the media. The days of “country club’’ prisons are…
Risks Of AI In Healthcare Come To Light
AI is a new frontier and can be potentially extremely helpful in healthcare. Assembling all known information to solve a…
Most Married Couples File Taxes Jointly With IRS, But Should You?
Approximately 95% of married couples file joint tax returns. There is a strong knee-jerk reaction to file jointly, and tax…