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Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold amid headwinds it can't fully predict or control
The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates when it meets on Thursday, as the U.K. faces economic headwinds both at home and abroad.CNBC - 1d -
What will it mean to hear Louisville basketball called on Selection Sunday? 'Everything'
With Louisville basketball ending a long NCAA Tournament drought, we asked: What will hearing the Cards' name called on Selection Sunday mean to you?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
What Trump's Department of Education dismantle means for the future of AI in schools
The U.S. education ecosystem is seeking ways to counteract diminished federal support through technology and, more specifically, artificial intelligence.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
How to qualify for a credit card hardship program this spring
If you need extra help with your credit card debt, there are a few ways to qualify for a hardship program now.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'
Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in 5 months, luring home buyers back into the housing market
Mortgage applications rose 11.2% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
The Fed’s interest-rate pause has a silver lining for worried Americans — if they make this move
Consumers are increasingly concerned about their jobs and their access to credit as recession fears loom.MarketWatch - 2h -
The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. Here's what to expect
If market pricing is correct, there's virtually no chance central bank policymakers budge from the current level of their key interest rate.CNBC - 1d -
Haven't paid your credit card debt? Here are the legal consequences to know.
Not paying your credit card debt can have serious repercussions, but does that include legal ramifications?CBS News - Mar. 10 -
3 signs your credit card debt is overwhelming you, according to experts
Borrowers should recognize these early warning signs to address credit card debt before it becomes unmanageable.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
When bankruptcy will (and won't) clear your credit card debt
Bankruptcy can wipe the slate clean of your existing credit card debt, but it won't do that in every case.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
3 ways seniors can have their credit card debt forgiven this March
With the rising cost of living, managing credit card debt can be tough, especially for retirees on fixed incomes.CBS News - 2d -
4 times credit card debt management is worth it (and 4 times it's not)
Credit card debt management isn't a magic solution, but it can be a powerful debt relief tool for the right person.CBS News - 2d -
What's the hold-up with Giants' pursuit of Aaron Rodgers?
The Giants are interested in Aaron Rodgers as a potential option at quarterback.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Fed sees higher inflation and slower U.S. economy due to uncertainty tied to Trump tariffs
Uncertainty spawned by President Trump’s tariffs prodded the Federal Reserve to predict a slower economy and higher inflation this year, complicating its decision on whether to cut interest rates ...MarketWatch - 19h -
The world’s lowest interest rate no longer belongs to Japan
The world’s lowest interest rate is longer Japan but Switzerland after the Swiss National Bank cut rates by a quarter-point.MarketWatch - 6h -
2-year Treasury leads yields lower as Fed sticks with 2025-27 rate-cut forecast
U.S. government debt rallied on Wednesday, sending the policy-sensitive 2-year yield down by the most in more than a week, after Federal Reserve officials stuck with their expectations for ...MarketWatch - 21h -
5 ways seniors can tackle credit card debt
A new AARP survey suggests nearly half (47%) of adults 50 and older who carry credit card debt use their cards to pay for necessities like health care, car payments and housing.NBC News - 5d -
When do credit card companies sue for non-payment?
If you skip your credit card payments for long enough, you could end up being sued. Here's when it could happen.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
February home resales jump much more than expected, despite higher mortgage rates
Sales of previously owned homes in February rose 4.2% from January to 4.26 million units on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, according to the National Association of Realtors.NBC News - 3h -
February home resales jump much more than expected, despite higher mortgage rates
The median price of a home sold in February was $398,400, up 3.8% from the same time last year.CNBC - 2h -
‘It’s like a men’s shed’: inside the Pokémon trading card communities rocked by a string of brazen thefts
The value of Pokémon cards is booming, but for people who gather weekly to trade and battle their Pikachus and Togepis, the cards mean much more than cash. On a sleepy Tuesday night, beneath an ...The Guardian - 4d -
What are today's home equity loan and HELOC interest rates?
If you're a homeowner looking for lower-cost borrowing options, you may consider a home equity loan or HELOC today.CBS News - 2h -
Winderman’s view: Heat put big lineup on hold, with Ware in reserve in loss to Celtics
MIAMI – Observations and other notes of interest from Friday night’s 103-91 loss to the Boston Celtics: – Erik Spoelstra offered the breadcrumbs during his pregame media session. –”I think for us, ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Jerome Powell delivers remarks on interest rate decision
Watch live coverage as Fed chair Jerome Powell delivers remarks on the next interest rate decision. It is the first decision of the Trump administration.NBC News - 1d -
Federal Reserve cuts US economic growth outlook amid Trump tariffs
Officials raise inflation forecast to 2.7% this year, as Fed chair Jerome Powell says uncertainty is ‘remarkably high’. Officials at the US Federal Reserve cut their US economic growth forecasts ...The Guardian - 21h -
Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates
A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do?. Monetary policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic will be ...The Guardian - 4d -
UK cracks down on civil service credit cards after spending quadruples
Officials will have to reapply for procurement cards as part of war on waste in WhitehallFinancial Times - 2d -
Swiss National Bank makes quarter-point interest rate cut, cites 'low inflationary pressure'
Switzerland's central bank on Thursday announced its latest interest rate decision.CNBC - 6h -
Bank of England keeps rates on hold at 4.5%
Rate-setters are grappling with combination of a sluggish economy and continuing price pressuresFinancial Times - 1h -
Trump’s ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve’ Plan Comes With a Twist
Rather than buy bitcoin directly, Donald Trump’s plan calls for holding the US government’s current bitcoin assets in reserve—and creates a separate stockpile for other crypto coins.Wired - Mar. 7 -
U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
The US economic trump card
There is huge scope for householders to tap home equity lines of creditFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Watch: Henry Zeffman on what new welfare changes mean
Watch: Henry Zeffman on what new welfare changes meanBBC News - 2d -
My husband plans to leave his estate to his adult son, who steals his credit card to gamble online. What can I do?
“Dementia runs in my husband’s family. My husband’s son has been known to take money from his dad without permission.”MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February
Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growthFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball and a few more interesting factors on the NBA's 5 worst teams
The NBA's worst teams are closer to getting Duke star Cooper Flagg than being good, but that doesn't mean they are completely without appeal.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
More Americans expect credit applications to be rejected, NY Fed finds
Nearly 9% of consumers last month reported needing credit but not applying for it out of fear of being denied.CBS News - 2d -
Crackdown on government credit cards to cut 'wasteful' spending
Purchases include £2,500 spent at a women's shoe shop in Barbados and £1,200 on luxury coffee pods.BBC News - 2d -
What does the first job report under Trump mean for the economy?
A new jobs report released Friday shows 151,000 new jobs were added last month short of the 170,000 jobs expected. The early data does not yet take into account the mass layoffs across the federal ...NBC News - Mar. 8