Homebuyers in the U.S. are turning to riskier adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) as high interest rates make it less affordable for purchasers locking in new fixed rate mortgages, according to a new report. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Market Composite Index, which measures loan application volume, found that the share of…

The amount Americans believe they will need to retire comfortably has increased faster than inflation, but what they are saving has dropped, a recent survey said.  U.S. adults believe they will need at least $1.46 million to retire in style, according to a Northwestern Mutual survey. This figure is up 15%…

While the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement is widely popular, some people plan to do the opposite, and never retire. They work because they enjoy it. Why retire at the top of your game? The idea of working longer is becoming more common. Researchers at Pew Research Center state both…

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. The…

In an effort to fix administrative issues that resulted in student loan borrowers not qualifying for forgiveness, the Biden administration announced an extended consolidation deadline for borrowers with certain loans. Student loan borrowers have been dealing with errors that inaccurately counted their student loan payments toward forgiveness programs like income-driven…

As Americans’ debt grows, recession fears are refueled and the Fed grapples with the pressure to cut rates, “Bond King” Jeffrey Gundlach shares his grim take on the economy’s obstacles. “I think the data that’s come out is quite concerning over the past week,” the DoubleLine Capital CEO and founder…

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 Biden-Harris administration recently announced a finalized retirement rule that will help individuals save for retirement. The Retirement Security Rule updates the definition of fiduciary, a financial manager that follows a certain code of ethics. The amended definition requires financial managers to have set policies that guide them in advising…

We all know the population of older adults is growing rapidly. But we are aging in very different ways. And if we are going to reimagine medicine, caregiving, and government policy, it is important to better understand who older adults are and how they live. In its newest Profile of…

A key measure of home-purchase applications slumped last week amid a sharp increase in mortgage rates. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) index of mortgage applications fell 2.3% for the week ended Feb. 9, compared with the previous week, according to new data published Wednesday. The data also showed that the average…