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Making Friends After Retirement, According To Dr. Ruth
After retirement, people have self-reported that they miss the people more than the position or money. Not only are they more limited in social interaction,…
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Bureau Of Prisons Backtracking On First Step Act Law
It has been five years since President Donald Trump signed the sweeping criminal justice regulation called the First Step Act…
Supply Of Spare Bedrooms Up 300%: Can Taking In Boarders Save Seniors?
A new report from Apartment List by Chris Salviati reveals a surging supply of extra bedrooms amid rising demand for…
Moores Lean On 1916 Tax Expert To Argue No Realization Means No Income
“Practical men, who believe themselves to be quite exempt from any intellectual influence, are usually the slaves of some defunct…
What A Difference Softer Inflation Makes
Following on the heels of a softer jobs report, the friendly consumer inflation (CPI) readings last week boosted asset prices.…
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…
Average Thanksgiving dinner cost drops to $61 thanks to cheaper turkeys and cranberries
Here’s something to be thankful for: Turkeys are gobbling up much less of the Thanksgiving budget this year, so the…
6 IRA Actions To Consider Before December 31
It’s time to assess your IRA plans and be sure to take before the end of the year the actions…
Mortgage rates decline for 3rd consecutive week
Mortgage rates fell for the third week in a row on Thursday, signaling a downward trend some economists predict will…
Arizona-based Christian university announces plans to appeal federally-imposed $37.7M fine
Phoenix-based Grand Canyon University (GCU), the largest Christian university in the U.S., announced plans to appeal a $37.7 million fine…
What’s The Best Age To Retire?
Deciding when to retire is one of the most important decisions facing workers in their 50s and 60s. Your decision…
Today’s mortgage rates rise 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…
More student loan borrowers are filing for bankruptcy to offload debt
A growing number of Americans are filing for bankruptcy in order to offload their student loan debt after a three-year…
This week’s personal loan rates lower 3- and 5-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
3 ways the Credit Card Competition Act could affect consumers
This is reprinted by permission from . The Credit Cards Competition Act of 2023 is pitting retailers against banks. Proponents say it’ll…
Late Actor James Caan Reveals Trap In Self-Directed IRAs
The estate of the late actor, James Caan, who appeared in The Godfather and many other films and television shows,…
Today’s mortgage rates fall 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…
I’m 65, work full time and get Social Security. I’ve debts of $38,500 and owe the IRS $8,000. How do I get back on my feet?
I am 65 years old and receive a pension and Social Security. I work full time.I have been penalized for…
Bureau Of Prisons Not Getting Value From Accreditation Agency
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) operates 122 facilities housing nearly 160,000 federal prisoners. The BOP has numerous policies in…