28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. But that's an improvement

Duke Is Leaning on a 17-Year-Old Star, and Eventually, It Might Pay Off

Cooper Flagg is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 N.B.A. Draft. For now, he has more learning to do in college, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

'Holiday home dream left us crippled with debt'

Families who lost tens of thousands of pounds buying holiday caravans want the industry to change.

‘Positive’ medical debt credit reporting is a Trojan horse

Congress shouldn’t be fooled and let a Trojan horse hurt consumers by nullifying state laws and the CFPB’s effort to get medical debt off credit reports.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Does debt consolidation or debt forgiveness make more sense with bad credit?

Finding the right solution to your high-rate credit card debt can be tough if your credit is less than ideal.

Consumer Fears of Credit Card Delinquency Rise

A monthly New York Fed survey finds that while people felt generally positive about inflation, income, and jobs, fear of failing to make debt payments rose to a four-year high.

Business - Inc. - October 16

How to qualify for a credit card hardship program this November

If you can't pay your credit card bills, a hardship program could provide relief, but you'll need to qualify first.

The cautionary tale of Goldman and Apple’s credit card

Retail banking is not only harder than it looks but also heavily regulated by watchdogs who take their duties very seriously

Business - Financial Times - October 30

SoFi’s stock rally takes a breather despite improving credit trends

Analysts called out improvement in credit performance as a major positive coming out of SoFi’s third-quarter report, but the stock was falling hard.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Holiday shoppers plan to spend more while taking on debt this season

Leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase holiday gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Medical debt is hurting millions of credit reports — but now there’s a cure

Even responsible, prudent people can end up thousands of dollars in debt if they get sick or injured.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Southern Water at risk of debt default in event of further credit downgrades

Bond issue documentation shows UK utility under pressure over high financing costs

Business - Financial Times - November 5

South Carolina leads the way as women's college basketball hopes to build off last year's success

Dawn Staley and South Carolina ran through last season undefeated en route to the school’s third national championship

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Man escorted off plane in Turkey later found dead

Ben Crook fought with his partner on their journey to Turkey before going missing, an inquest hears.

Apex Legends Sequel Isn't In The Cards, Respawn Focused On Improving The Game

It's been a big year for Apex Legends . Respawn's hit battle royale kicked off 2024 by celebrating its fifth anniversary with an in-game event that offered free rewards and granted easy access ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

OpenAI Chatbot Passes Bias Tests, But Users Should Still be Watchful

The data that shapes how an AI responds can contain unseen biases, so the AI market leader has been checking ChatGPT, and says it may be more neutral that humans.

Business - Inc. - October 18

How far will credit card interest rates fall in November?

There may be another Fed rate cut on the horizon in November. Here's how it could impact credit card rates.

Credit card interest rates are surging: How to lower yours now

The average card rate now surpasses 23%, a record high. Luckily, there are rate-reducing strategies that can help.

How Fed Rates Influence Credit Cards, Loans, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate moves influence car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

When can a credit card company sue you for non-payment?

If your credit card debt goes unpaid for long enough, you could face legal consequences. Here's when it may happen.

Behind on your credit card bills this November? 3 options to consider

Missing credit card payments can have serious consequences, but there are ways to get your finances back on track.

Will credit card interest rates increase now that inflation is climbing?

Inflation ticked back up again in October, which could impact your credit card interest rates. Here's how.

Consumer credit posts small increase as Americans cut back on credit-card purchases

The amount of credit U.S. consumers used in September rose a scant 1.4%, but the increase was tied mostly to student loan as Americans scale back on borrowing.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

When do late credit card payments show up on your credit report?

If you've made a late credit card payment recently, here's when it could start impacting your credit score.

Here are the 28 states where workers are guaranteed time off to vote

Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.

For 3rd straight year, no improvement in Earth's projected warming

For the third straight year, efforts to fight climate change haven’t lowered projections for how hot the world is likely to get

Health - ABC News - 16 hours ago

Pay attention! 12 ways to improve your focus and concentration span

From gamifying your to-do list to going for a regular morning walk, top tips for improving concentration from psychotherapists, health coaches and other experts. Forty-seven seconds. That was the ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Musk’s gamble on Trump pays off

Billionaire chief of Tesla and X looks set to take up influential adviser role in White House

World - Financial Times - November 6

Home Depot’s sales are improving, but it says consumers are still cautious about spending

Home Depot is mired in a sales slump as homeowners put off major projects.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Former politician gets at least 28 years for killing Vegas reporter

A judge invoked sentencing enhancements to add eight years to the minimum 20-year sentence that a jury set in August after finding Robert Telles guilty of murder.

28 Years Later Star Gives Update On The Upcoming Film And Its Sequel

The 28 Days Later franchise will finally get its third installment in 2025 with 28 Years Later--in actually only 18 years since the last one--and a sequel. The sequel, subtitled The Bone Temple, ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

OnlyFans user sentenced to five years in child abuse case

A man accused of selling sex videos of a 16-year-old Florida girl on the adults-only website OnlyFans pleaded no contest to child abuse.

They're middle class and insured, yet childbirth left them with crippling debt

Some middle-class families with private insurance face a risk of medical debt after childbirth. The group has been left behind by recent health care reforms.

Saks Fifth Avenue Calls Off Holiday Light Show

The department store is canceling an annual show that has long drawn tourists to its flagship store in New York City.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Some Surprises in Last Battleground Polls, but Still a Deadlock

A rise for Kamala Harris in the Sun Belt, and a dip in the Northern swing states.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

When to catch the last supermoon of the year

Astronomers say better catch this week's supermoon

Tech - ABC News - 3 days ago

2 in 5 U.S. credit card holders have topped out their spending limit

Lower-income earners and older people are more likely to say they've maxed out a card since the Fed starting hiking interest rates.

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