Couple paid off $77,000 in credit card debt with their emergency fund—it still didn't solve their money problems
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MarketWatch - Business
Car buyers face a stubborn problem that Fed interest-rate cuts can’t solve: record-high prices
The Federal Reserve’s long-awaited interest-rate cut is finally here, but prospective car buyers hoping it will bring down the cost of loans shouldn’t hold their breath, experts say.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Podcasters 'didn't ask for racist jokes to be cut'
James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu have apologised after a clip emerged of them laughing at a racist joke.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - World
Their Countries Are at War. These Couples Are Still Together.
Relationships between Ukrainians and Russians have long been common. Russia’s invasion has brought stigma, separation, legal troubles and a reconsideration of identity.3 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
McLaren bumps Red Bull off its throne in F1's money-making championship race
McLaren Racing heads into the Singapore Grand Prix as Formula 1’s hot new darlings and the team that just may be the ones to finally dethrone Red Bull and Max Verstappen10 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Biden Administration Burns Through Climate Funds as Trump Threatens to Slash Unspent Money
The White House said the administration is allocating out the funds "as quickly and as equitably as we can."15 hours ago - Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Here’s when falling interest rates will hit your mortgage, car loan, credit-card bills and savings accounts
The Fed’s interest-rate cuts will soften the prices consumers pay for debt — but people may not see an impact on their payments for a while.17 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Credit card debt is climbing. Here's how to get rid of yours now.
If you're dealing with compounding credit card debt, these strategies can help you get rid of it.18 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Sue Gray’s £170,000 pay prompts fury among Labour advisers
Revelation Keir Starmer’s chief of staff is paid more than PM adding to anger over salary cuts, sources say. Sue Gray has been given a salary of £170,000 as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff – more ...19 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Keir Starmer's top aide Sue Gray paid more than the PM
A row breaks out within government after the prime minister's chief of staff is given a pay rise.19 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Letby hospital didn't show families full report
The mother of twin boys told the Thirlwall Inquiry she had only seen the unredacted version this week.21 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Cancer deaths have declined 33% in 30 years, but alcohol is still a major problem
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.22 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Notre Dame's dead poet "cold case" mystery may be solved
The exact whereabouts of the tomb of Joachim de Bellay, a renowned Renaissance poet, has puzzled researchers for many years.23 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
JPMorgan in talks with Apple to take over its credit card venture: report
JPMorgan Chase is in negotiations to take over Apple’s credit card venture from Goldman Sachs after the tech frim made a push to cut its ties with the New York bank last yearYesterday - Apple -
BBC News - Top stories
Referee 'didn't like' Rice red card in Brighton draw
Premier League referee Chris Kavanagh says he "didn't like" Declan Rice's red card during Arsenal's draw with Brighton last month.Yesterday -
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Wildlife charity declares 'butterfly emergency'
The charity is calling on the government to ban pesticides that can harm butterflies and bees.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson: GOP could keep some IRA credits
Presented by TerraPower — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for repealing "wasteful Green New Deal tax credits" but also said Republicans could keep some Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits ...Yesterday -
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BBC News - Top stories
Climate change is turbo-charging Somalia’s problems - but there's still hope
Despite facing a catastrophic combination of flooding and conflict, there is optimism in the African country - as climate editor Justin Rowlatt discovers.Yesterday - Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
WWI shipwreck likely found, solving "107-year-old maritime mystery"
An old shipwreck, believed to be the SS Tobol, has been uncovered off the northeast coast of Scotland.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how a Fed rate cut could impact your credit card balance
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates on Wednesday. Here's how that would impact people with credit card balances.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How Stephen Colbert’s Family Cookbook Came to Be
Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert once had a falling out over a spoon, but their new cookbook has them in the kitchen, with love, laughter and the right utensils.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
JPMorgan in talks to take over Apple credit card from Goldman Sachs
Discussions come as Wall Street Bank scales back its consumer ambitions, including vaunted partnership with iPhone makerYesterday - Apple -
CBS News - Top stories
How much debt do you need to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
This type of bankruptcy can provide significant relief, but you should know how much debt is required to qualify.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
‘My mom still has his original will’: A few months before he died, my father went online and made a secret will, cutting off my mother. Can he do this?
“His new will leaves his estate to my two nieces, nephew, my sister and me.”Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Is debt relief worth it as interest rates drop? Experts weigh in
Interest rates on credit cards and loans may begin to drop. So should borrowers still use debt relief services?Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
The cement company that paid millions to Isis: was Lafarge complicit in crimes against humanity?
The French cement giant started operating in Syria just before the civil war erupted. When Islamic State took over the region, Lafarge paid them protection money so it could keep trading. The ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Time to retire the emerging markets brand
Innovations around EM indices are required with more thematic benchmarks2 days ago