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California Ended Its Medicaid Long-Term Care Asset Test. What Happened?
This year, California took the second of two steps to allow residents with unlimited assets to participate in its Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS)…
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This ‘hellish’ whiskey comes courtesy of Southern rock greats Lynyrd Skynyrd
The bottle Hell House Whiskey, $49.99The back story Looking for a bottle to add some “hellish” fun to your grown-up…
Abusive Captive Tax Shelters Continue To Be Sold Despite IRS Efforts
Most folks think of tax season being that period shortly before April 15 and ending on that date. Actually, that…
50,000 Borrowers Get Student Loan Forgiveness Notice
The Education Department is currently notifying thousands of borrowers that they qualify for student loan forgiveness under a temporary Biden…
When will home prices drop? Here’s what 6 economists say.
Winter is generally a slow season for the real-estate sector, but will it stay frozen or thaw out — and…
How Economists Miss Why Many People Are Down When The Economy Is Up
Follow professional economists on social media and you’ll see many who are confused. They don’t understand why consumers are so…
‘A tale of two consumers’: Beneath reports of robust spending, subprime consumers are showing strains
Though corporate leaders have been talking up the strength of the American consumer in recent earnings reports, there are signs…
I’m applying for a mortgage, but my wife is leasing a new car. Will that hurt my application or interest rate?
‘The Big Move’ is a MarketWatch column looking at the ins and outs of real estate, from navigating the search…
Best And Worst States To Buy An Electric Vehicle
The Biden administration is shooting for 50% of all new car sales to be electric vehicles by 2030. Thanks to…
How Identity Thieves Exploit Halloween Festivities
Halloween has always been a season of mischief. But beyond the playful pranks, costumes, candy, celebrations, and haunted houses lies…
The $18.5M Elder Fraud Sweepstakes Scam
A lot of elders like to enter sweepstakes. They’re hoping for a big win, and a huge check, just as…
How Aging Billionaires Are Making Sure Their Money Doesn't Go To Uncle Same
Boomers and their elders control $93 trillion, or two-thirds of America’s household wealth. Forbes 400 members Phil Knight, Charles Koch,…
UAW Couldn’t Restore Ford Pensions, But There’s A Good Business Case For A Pension Renaissance
Ford Motor F Co. and the United Auto Workers (UAW) reportedly have reached a tentative agreement to end a 41-day…
Your CPAs Guide To The New ERC Crisis
IRS Announces Moratorium on the Employee Retention Credit and Provides Guidance for Civil Penalty Amnesty to Withdrawing Improper Claims, Also…
Rising mortgage rates stall housing market: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates are nearing 8%, keeping buyers sidelined and bringing purchase activity to a near stall, according to Freddie Mac.…
Mickey Mantle’s childhood home could be the next big IPO
Mickey Mantle’s childhood home is up for sale, and you can buy it without having to worry about high interest…
Bureau Of Prisons’ Dilemma On First Step Act Credits
The First Step Act (FSA) was signed into law in December 2018. The law allowed prisoners, mostly minimum and low…
So you spent $1,000 on Bad Bunny concert tickets. Here’s how to recover.
You got ‘em. But at what cost? The summer and fall of 2023 have offered music fans endless opportunities to drop…
Today’s mortgage rates surge 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…