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‘I take pride in being debt-free’: My husband owes thousands of dollars in student loans and credit-card debt. Will I be on the hook if he dies?
“We own a house together through a joint trust, but our bank accounts and credit cards are all held separately.”MarketWatch - 5h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 14h -
Bank shares jump after UK court agrees to hear car loans appeal
Supreme Court grants lenders permission to challenge earlier rulingFinancial Times - 16h -
Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.
In Louisa, an unbearable social crisis has become the main source of economic opportunity.The New York Times - 18h -
'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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Small business optimism jumps after election: NFIB
Small business optimism jumped in November, surpassing the 50-year average for the first time in nearly three years, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The Small ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Small-Business Optimism Surges Post-Election
Following Donald Trump’s win, small-business optimism rose to a level not seen in nearly three years.Inc. - 1d -
Pien Meulensteen: ‘Commentary was never something I thought I was going to get into’
Daughter of former manager René Meulensteen on overcoming her doubts and the growth of women’s game. Clipboard in the centre, teamsheet at the front and Rowntree’s Randoms to the right. Pien ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 capitalFinancial Times - 2d -
Should you open a home equity loan before the December Fed meeting?
Do you need to apply for a home equity loan before the Fed's December meeting? Here's what borrowers should do now.CBS News - 2d -
TikTok says ban would cost U.S. small businesses, creators $1.3 billion in first month
TikTok says the economic harm from a law signed by President Joe Biden would grow if the Supreme Court does not overturn it.CNBC - 2d -
TikTok says ban would cost U.S. small businesses and creators $1.3B in first month
TikTok in a court filing Monday warned that U.S. small businesses and social media creators would lose $1.3 billion in revenue and earnings in just one month if the popular app is effectively shut ...NBC News - 2d -
The pet I’ll never forget: I lost my mum, career, livelihood and hope – but Bertie the cat was determined to fix me
He was found under floorboards and it was as if his humble beginnings gave him extra empathy. When people around us died and I became homeless, he gave me a clear purpose. Bertie was found in 2005 ...The Guardian - 2d -
Small businesses being 'crucified' by sea border
Stormont will vote on whether NI's Brexit deal should continue to operate for another four years.BBC News - 2d -
Why car loan scandal victims may have to wait even longer for payouts
People who were unaware of commission paid when they bought a car on finance may be in line for payouts, but face delays.BBC News - 3d -
I left Texas for Spain and have helped thousands of Americans move abroad: 'There’s never been a better time to make the leap'
"I wondered if it was too late to start over at 35, but I took the plunge," says the founder of She Hit Refresh, which helps U.S. women aged 30+ relocate.CNBC - 4d -
Director claimed £50k Covid loan then closed firm
The Insolvency Service says there is no evidence the company had ever traded.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'I don't know how we'll survive': War-damaged Lebanese businesses face the unknown
Traders and shop-owners lost their livelihoods as a result of destruction from Israeli attacks.BBC News - 5d -
How to get a low home equity loan rate for 2025
Ready to borrow from your home equity? Here are three ways to get a low home equity loan rate for 2025.CBS News - 5d -
At the Top of Her Bucket List: Saying ‘I Do’
When Moira Legault, who has brain cancer, was given about a year to live, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life with Tyler Ferron.The New York Times - 5d -
Australia boosts loan for rare-earths refinery in bid to break China’s dominance
Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earthsFinancial Times - 6d -
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 - 6d -
'Last minute spending spree' by Biden, including Rivian loan, to get DOGE scrutiny, says Vivek Ramaswamy
DOGE co-lead Vivek Ramaswamy says Biden administration attempts to dole out IRA, Chips Act funds, and EV loans, at the last minute will be reviewed.CNBC - 6d -
Trump’s populist 'mandate' could disrupt business tax reform wish list
Congress, and the GOP, has changed since then-President Trump and Republicans crafted the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. And while Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and GOP leadership are gunning to get a ...The Hill - 6d -
Relic of the Buddha loaned by China gets a warm welcome in Thailand
More than 2,000 people have taken part in a procession to escort a relic of the Buddha, lent by China, to a shrine in Bangkok to honor the birthday of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and to celebrate ...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 -
Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs
While the impact of the proposed import duties will hit small businesses hard, many are awaiting their final form before calculating their own costs.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Slurpee and an IPO, please: 7-Eleven parent Seven & I may list North American business, report says
Japan’s Seven & I Holdings Co., fending off a takeover bid, may list its North American 7-Eleven convenience stores in an initial public offering as part of a management-led takeover bid, according ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Gisèle Pelicot’s lawyer: ‘This level of depravity? I have never seen anything like it’
Stéphane Babonneau had to watch thousands of videos of Gisèle Pelicot being raped, before disclosing their horror to her. He explains how she found the courage to cope – and to change the world for ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Vivek Ramaswamy Calls Out Loans for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
Ramaswamy will co-lead the planned Department of Government Efficiency along with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. One of the loans is for Rivian, a Tesla competitor.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
What drives home equity loan interest rates?
Wonder what impacts home equity borrowing rates? Here are the factors borrowers should be aware of.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Thames Water creditors veto use of £3bn loan to pay fines
Troubled utility faces fines of £400mn by March 2027 as it tries to avoid renationalisationFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for December 2024?
Will December be a good time to borrow from your home equity? Here's where rates could head this month.CBS News - Dec. 3