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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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.2 days ago -
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.2 days ago - 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.2 days ago -
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 maker2 days ago - Apple -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Air Force emerges as serious AAC target
Air Force has emerged as a serious target to be added to the American Athletic Conference, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday, after the program emerged as a potential AAC add prior to the ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Kirk Cousins’ Stunning Game-Winning Drive Shows Why the Falcons Paid Him
Atlanta signed Cousins to the largest free-agency deal in N.F.L. history this offseason. The quarterback delivered on Monday night.2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
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.”2 days ago -
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.2 days ago - 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?2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Trump recounts apparent assassination attempt as new details emerge
Former president praises Secret Service as cellphone records show alleged gunman camped out near golf course for about 12 hours . US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has given his ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
Oscar Contenders Emerge After Film Festival Season
After film festivals in Venice, Telluride and Toronto, a slate of contenders has emerged. Still, there are few front-runners.2 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Eagles' Brown expects to be out 'couple of weeks'
Star receiver A.J. Brown told ESPN reporter Lisa Salters on Monday night that he expects to miss "a couple of weeks" with his injured hamstring, but the Philadelphia Eagles veteran added that he ...2 days ago - NFL -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NFL Week 3 Power Rankings: Chiefs are 2-0, but there are some concerns
The Chiefs have two narrow wins and some key injuries.2 days ago - NFL -
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
Kamala Harris’s Nevada problem: ‘Everything is more expensive’
Donald Trump is winning support among the Las Vegas service workers who could decide the US election2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump assassination attempt suspect didn't fire gun, Secret Service says
The suspect in what appears to be an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump made his first appearance in court Monday, one day after a Secret Service agent allegedly spotted ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Publishers try skinnier books to save money and emissions
Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions.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 -
NBC News - Top stories
Titan submersible hearing reveals multiple problems before disaster
The Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation began two weeks of testimony from former employees of OceanGate, the company that operated the Titan submersible, with investigators outlining ...2 days ago