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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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FinCEN’s New FAQ On Reporting Beneficial Owner Information
On November 16, 2023, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released a document titled "Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting: Frequently Asked…
Is it OK for my new boyfriend to ask me to split the bill? ‘I don’t want him to get used to me paying for my own meals.’
Dear Quentin, Do you think it’s OK for a guy to ask his new girlfriend to split the bill when…
Can You Still Get Insurance After A Cancer Diagnosis?
Navigating the insurance landscape following a cancer diagnosis presents a unique set of challenges and concerns. Patients and their families…
4 Best S&P 500 Index Funds For 2024
As 2023 winds down to a close, our attention as investors turns to the coming year. What investment vehicles, in…
The Legacy IRA: The New $50,000 QCD For IRAs
The SECURE Act 2.0, enacted at the end of 2022, created a new type of qualified charitable distribution (QCD) that…
Dow Jones Underperformers: Cisco, Walmart, Chevron, Walgreens
Dow Jones Industrials are in rally mode with a straight up look since the lows of late October, but there’s…
Today’s mortgage rates drop for both 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…
The 5 most common reasons home buyers get rejected for a mortgage
There are five common reasons that aspiring homeowners are unable to get a mortgage, according to a new report. The…
Bankruptcy Law And Charging Order Law Collide Again In Pettine
In just a relatively short 25 years, the limited liability company (LLC) has become the entity-of-choice for nearly all purposes,…
401(k) Contribution Limits In 2024
Investing in a 401(k) plan is one of the most effective options an investor has to plan for retirement. Tax-deferred…
Alert Issued To Financial Institutions Related To ERC Fraud Schemes
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network—more commonly known as FinCEN—in close coordination with the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation—sometimes referred to…
4 S&P 500 Stocks Below Book Value And Paying Dividends
These are value stocks and they seldom make exciting headlines like some of the Big 7 that make up the…
Today’s mortgage rates edge down for 30-year terms while 15-year terms rise
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Saving money: You should start planning for your kids as early as birth, but the dollar amount is debatable
As a general rule, when it comes to savings plans, the earlier you start the better. This holds true for…
Here’s why 476,100 mortgage applications were denied last year, and what it could mean for 2024
This is reprinted by permission from . In 2022, the housing market started out hot, as determined home buyers piled…
How to Replace a 6-Figure Job You Hate With a Life That You Love
Have you ever dreamed of living life on your own terms? A life where you aren't shackled by only two…
Four Tips To Keep Your Holiday Stress With Family In Check
Real family gatherings might not look like a gauzy image on a greeting card. Let’s face it: there is conflict…
12 Days Of Christmas Are More Expensive In 2023, Mirroring The Economy
For 40 years, PNC has calculated the prices of the 12 gifts from the classic holiday song, "The Twelve Days…