Representatives Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) and Michelle Steel (R-CA) have introduced the Working Families Tax Cut Act to increase the standard deduction – which would increase the fixed amount of income exempt from taxes. This might not seem like something that would pass as standalone legislation, but it could be attached…

No matter how out of shape you feel financially, there are steps you can take to bring yourself back to financial health. 1. 30 reps of cash Every morning, wake up and immediately log in to your checking/savings accounts. This is a great healthy habit that accomplishes a handful of…

A stylishly renovated three-bedroom penthouse in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood takes in two iconic views of the city from a pair of terraces. The more than 2,200-square-foot unit has two outdoor spaces, one that has a view of the Empire State Building, and another catty-corner space that takes in lower Manhattan…

Home value appreciation over the past decade has resulted in American homeowners across income levels gaining wealth by at least tens of thousands of dollars, according to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Middle-income homeowners amassed more than $122,100 in wealth as their homes appreciated by…

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A majority of Americans said that inflation and rising costs has impacted their healthcare purchasing decisions or their ability to pay medical bills, according to a recent AccessOne survey. In January, the consumer price index, a measure of inflation, showed that overall prices grew by 6.4% from the previous year while prices…

Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as “Credible” below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we do promote products from our partner lenders who compensate us for our services, all opinions are our own. Borrowers…

The world economy faces a long and fragile recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and fallout from the Russian war in Ukraine, hobbled by chronic inflation and rising interest rates, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said. In its latest Economic Outlook released Wednesday, the Paris-based group projected global…

Smoke from Canada wildfires could disrupt flights in the Eastern U.S. again Thursday after hundreds were delayed a day earlier due to decreased visibility, the Federal Aviation Administration said.”The FAA will likely need to take steps to manage the flow of traffic safely into New York City, [Washington] DC,  Philadelphia…

From self-service fast-food restaurant kiosks to smartphone delivery apps, there are more opportunities to tip for a wider range of services than ever before.But between the high cost of living and uncertain economy, cash-strapped consumers are starting to tip less — and resent tipping prompts even more.Fewer consumers now say they “always” tip…