Student Loan Payment Onramp Ends Putting Some Borrowers at Risk of Delinquency

How are credit card minimum payments calculated?

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CBS News - Dec. 13

The Benefits and Risks of Fluoride, Explained

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The New York Times - Dec. 12

Ex-dev leader Chris Barrett accuses Sony/Bungie of firing him to avoid a $45M payment

Chris Barrett was one of the prominent developers who was fired a few years ago during the Me Too scandals that hit the game industry.

VentureBeat - Dec. 12

Barry Odom begins Purdue career with larger NIL budget and questions about payment dispute at UNLV

Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski promised to give new coach Barry Odom everything he needed to revive the Boilermakers program.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

Ukraine war escalates as Biden sends $20bn loan before Trump presidency

Both sides scramble to put their forces in best position in preparation for expected change in US foreign policy. The grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 11

'I wish I never got that loan': Small businesses say Covid loan repayments became a nightmare

Small-business owners say their Covid disaster loans were wrongly deemed delinquent or in default as a result of errors by the Small Business Administration.

NBC News - Dec. 10

US loans Ukraine $20B from seized Russian assets

The Treasury Department gave Ukraine a $20 billion loan funded by seized Russian assets Tuesday as part of a broader Group of Seven (G7) effort to boost the country's defense. The money will be ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

U.S. Transfers $20 Billion Loan to Ukraine Backed by Russian Assets

The economic lifeline ensures that Ukraine will have economic support after President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Car loan scandal victims told to complain to their lender

Aggrieved car buyers who feel they were mis-sold a loan should complain to their lender, MPs hear.

BBC News - Dec. 10

4 reasons to borrow home equity before the new year, according to experts

Using your home equity now could pay off in 2025, experts say. Here's how.

CBS News - Dec. 10

The Search Ends

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The New York Times - Dec. 10

Students priced out of London as rents rise faster than loans

Pressure on government to take action over the ‘cost of learning crisis’ in the UK capital

Financial Times - Dec. 10

German union boss urges Berlin to scrap borrowing cap to safeguard economy

IG Metall chair Christiane Benner addresses thousands of VW workers striking over planned closure of several plants

Financial Times - Dec. 9

3 home equity borrowing mistakes seniors should avoid now

Home equity borrowing needs to be approached carefully by seniors. Here are three mistakes to avoid when doing so.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Should you open a home equity loan before the December Fed meeting?

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CBS News - Dec. 9

Has Trump's election put an end to woke culture in America?

Donald Trump's election has given Americans permission to stop fearing what the say, and his return to the White House may put a dent in the woke culture.

The Hill - Dec. 9

Footballers' dementia risk 'not linked to lifestyle'

A study finds no evidence the high dementia risk for footballers is linked to health and lifestyle factors, increasing the likelihood that heading footballs has caused brain injuries.

BBC News - Dec. 9

As Assad’s Dictatorship in Syria Ends, New Risks for the Middle East Are Huge

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The New York Times - Dec. 8

Put A Fork In The Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings continue their downward spiral.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

I’m 69 and have $10,000 in legal bills from my divorce. Is now the time to borrow from my IRA?

“I never dreamed I’d be in this position.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Payments Are Going Digital, but Many Seniors Still Rely on Cash

“We’re putting another burden on the elderly that we don’t have to,” one researcher said.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Director claimed £50k Covid loan then closed firm

The Insolvency Service says there is no evidence the company had ever traded.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

How to get a low home equity loan rate for 2025

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CBS News - Dec. 6

Australia boosts loan for rare-earths refinery in bid to break China’s dominance

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Financial Times - Dec. 6

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield halts anesthesia payment policy after backlash

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NBC News - Dec. 6

Biden administration under pressure to forgive more student loan debt before Trump takes office

With just a little more than a month and a half left in office, President Joe Biden is under pressure to forgive more student loan debt.

CNBC - Dec. 5

2 smart ways to borrow money for 2025 (and 2 risky ones)

Borrowers in need of some extra money should be aware of these smart (and risky) options heading into 2025.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Relic of the Buddha loaned by China gets a warm welcome in Thailand

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ABC News - Dec. 4

More employers add 401(k) plan match for workers paying student loans

The share of businesses choosing to offer a 401(k) plan match based on student loan payments is slowly increasing due to a law known as Secure 2.0.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Why you should get a home equity loan for 2025

A home equity loan can be a smart financial tool for homeowners heading into 2025. Here's why.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Student loan borrowers may find bankruptcy harder under Trump

The Biden administration's more lenient policy toward student loan borrowers filing for bankruptcy may come to an end with the election of Donald Trump.

CNBC - Dec. 4

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley 'disappointed' in leaks detailing potential payment for Bethpage Black

Bradley will lead the red, white and blue at Bethpage Black this upcoming fall

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Stocks and bonds haven’t moved together like this in three decades – and that’s putting portfolios at risk, says State Street

A so-called balanced portfolio is anything but given the correlation of stock and bond returns as well as concentration in stocks.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Student Loan Payment Onramp Ends Putting Some Borrowers at Risk of Delinquency

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