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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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Credit card debt hits a new record while delinquencies also rise
Americans are increasingly turning to their credit cards to cover everyday expenses, with debt hitting a new record high at…
I got to drive the new McLaren Artura supercar—here’s what I learned about myself, cars and…cows
When a representative from McLaren contacted me to see if I’d have time to drive their new hypercar, my immediate…
5 Tips To Fix Errors
Student loan repayment is a bit of a disaster right now. Widespread billing irregularities are resulting in miscalculated payments, untimely…
Jobs Report Reflects Impact Of UAW Strike And Real Wage Losses
I was expecting the October jobs report to be dull and many other economists agreed. We were right: The numbers…
Tax Insurance: Reducing Some Risks While Creating Others?
Introduction Taxpayers, like all people, are risk averse for the most part; they want to avoid financial uncertainty to the…
$8 Billion Morgan Stanley Team From Chicago Focuses On Impact Investing
Team Name: Stephans Van Liew and Oiler Group Firm: Graystone Consulting from Morgan Stanley MS Senior Members: Kristina Van Liew,…
A record share of Americans say it’s a ‘bad time’ to buy a house, as frustration with the housing market simmers: Fannie Mae
A record share of consumers are frustrated by the U.S. housing market and consider the current moment a “bad time…
3 Important Things To Know Now
Has there ever been a year in which headlines aren’t trumpeting “Social Security running out of money?” While’s it’s true…
What Is A Transfer On Death Account Beneficiary?
Hopefully, everyone reading this knows to add a beneficiary to their retirement accounts. I'm guessing a few of you know…
What Is Nikki Haley’s Tax And Budget Platform?
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, who appears to be winning increasing support among Republicans in the race for her…
How To Give Women A Bigger Voice In Managing Family Wealth
According to Barclays, eight in 10 women from wealthy families globally stand to inherit significant fortunes over the next two…
How The FCC Reinstating Net Neutrality Impacts Black Entrepreneurs
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently voted to advance a proposal aimed at resurrecting the previously rescinded net neutrality rules.…
The Surprising Way Binary Thinking Can Ruin Your Retirement
Remember old-fashioned teeter-totters? The kind made from a wobbly wooden board? As a child, I’d spread my arms wide and…
Tax Opinions Prevent IRS Penalties, And Seven Other Things To Know
Do tax opinions protect you from the IRS? Usually yes, provided that you get one early enough. That generally means…
Maximizing Your 2023 Year-End Tax Planning Benefits
As the year-end approaches, it offers a strategic opportunity for individuals to review their wealth and estate planning strategies. This…
Today’s mortgage rates fall 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…
Jeff Bezos moving from Seattle to Miami — and his two neighboring mansions there
After nearly 30 years in Seattle, Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos is moving to Miami. In an Instagram post Thursday…
The Richest Cities In Minnesota, Revealed By The Latest Census Data
Minnesota, the “Land of 10,000 lakes.” Minnesota is a state filled with natural beauty, stunning lake country, and delightful towns.…