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Probably No Surprise: Medicare Part B Will Cost More In 2025
On November 8, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced the Medicare premiums and costs for 2025. Let’s take a quick look at what…
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3 Strategies For Using Roth IRAs And Roth 401ks In Retirement
A smart use of any retirement savings you’ve set aside in Roth IRAs and/or Roth 401k accounts can help you…
Today's mortgage rates unchanged for 30-year terms while 15-year terms edge up | July 18, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
IRS Issues Guidance On Retirement Plan Matches Based On Student Loan Payments
The IRS has issued interim guidance for a new opportunity for taxpayers created under SECURE 2.0 that allows employers to…
Selling a house costs an average of $54,000 – Here's how you can control costs
Between commission fees and moving costs, home sellers said they spent more than expected to secure a home sale this…
Student loan handouts having little to no impact on borrowers' financial struggles: Report
Student loan forgiveness hasn't helped a swath of borrowers who say they're still in a tight spot financially, according to…
Vulnerable Aging Parents And Greedy Offspring: Be On The Lookout
It is not a rare thing that as wealthy aging parents decline, some relatives seem to come out of the…
Mortgage rates fall to 6.77%
Mortgage rates fell again this week but remain uncomfortably high for many would-be buyers. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market…
This week's personal loan rates rise for 3-year terms, while 5-year terms fall
Borrowers with good credit seeking personal loans during the past seven days prequalified for rates that were higher for 3-year…
Why Your Retirement Likely Will Include An AI Humanoid Robot
Imagine this: You’re retired, lounging in your favorite chair, feet up, sipping something chilled as the sun sets. Your home…
Today's mortgage rates remain unchanged for 30-year terms while 15-year terms drop | July 19, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Elder Fraud Is Exploding Online. How To Keep Grandma–And Yourself–Safe
Elder fraud is exploding, while crypto and speedy money transfers are making it tougher to recover stolen funds. Here are…
Many homes are sitting stagnant on the market, causing more frequent price drops
Sellers are pricing their homes at record-high prices, but buyers aren’t biting. High interest rates and high listing prices are…
How Guaranteed Lifetime Income Increases Retiree Spending
Retirees with more guaranteed lifetime income spend more in retirement and do so without worrying about running out of money.…
Today's mortgage rates remain unchanged for 15- and 30-year terms | July 22, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Biden asks Supreme Court to lift block on student loan repayment plan
President Joe Biden's administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a block on the Saving on a Valuable Education…
What To Do If The $2,000 Cap Jeopardizes Your Employer Drug Coverage
The Inflation Reduction Act has generated many initiatives to cut drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries. So, it’s possible that those…
Today's mortgage rates remain unchanged for 30-year terms while 15-year terms edge up | July 23, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
What Younger Generations Need To Know About Social Security, Medicare
Young adults in the U.S. have been skeptical about Social Security at least since the days when I was one…