Should I pay credit card debt that has been written off

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

At 97, Black Business Leader George Johnson Has Written His Memoir

The founder of Johnson Products Company, the first black-owned business listed on the American Stock Exchange, will release ‘Afro Sheen’ on Feb. 4.

Business - Inc. - October 31

At 58, I have the spine of an 80-year-old. Navigating osteoporosis has been difficult and expensive

Fifteen months, 11 doctors and over a dozen tests and scans later, I still have no idea how to treat it. On 16 June 2023, I got my first Dexa scan. I was 57. Three hours later, a rogue driver ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Tennessee has been all-in on Nico Iamaleava for years; he paid it off in leading comeback win over Alabama

Late afternoon in Neyland Stadium was precisely why Tennessee staked all its eggs in Nico's basket

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

‘I became very frugal’: My husband and I are 40. I have $200,000 in student debt, while he has $600,000 in retirement savings. Are we in trouble?

“Neither of us will have an inheritance and everything we have, we built together.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

How should I tell my bigoted mother that my daughter has come out?

It can be a mistake to guess how people will react to ‘shocking’ news. With sensitivity, time and love, many hurdles can be overcome • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a relationship ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Corporate debts mount as credit funds let borrowers defer payments

Use of payment-in-kind loan terms is growing as companies struggle with heavy leverage and high interest rates

Business - Financial Times - October 14

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 - 2 days ago

Can I get a HELOC with a 580 credit score?

Tapping into your home equity with a poor credit score could be tough— but it may not be impossible. Here's why.

Barclays to Replace Goldman Sachs as Issuer of GM Credit Cards

The deal aims to expand Barclays’s consumer ambitions in the U.S. while getting Goldman closer to exiting consumer lending.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Worried about missing credit card payments? 4 things to do now

More Americans are worried about missing their credit card payments. If you're one of them, take these steps now.

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 - 12 hours ago

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 - 7 hours ago

‘This election season has worn me out’: I love this country, but I’m no better off financially than I was 10 years ago. Why vote?

“I’m in my mid-40s, female, single, and working a nine-to-five job.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

At age 97, pioneering Black businessman George E. Johnson has finally written his memoir

As he approached his mid-90s, pioneering Black businessman George E

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

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 - Yesterday

Woman, 91, who killed toddler should not have been driving, inquiry rules

An FAI has called for a change to the laws about fitness to drive as the current system is "defective".

'I could see my kneecap was not where it should be'

Cam Roigard suffered a knee injury that threatened to derail his Test career before it had properly started. But he is back - quicker and stronger than ever.

Ask Ugly: I was prescribed medicine for a zit. Should I take it?

Acne medication can be effective. But watch out for ‘beauty culture masquerading as health’, writes Jessica DeFino. Hey Ugly, . I went to a dermatologist for the first time about a giant thing on ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Who has to pay inheritance tax?

Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays?

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.

Nearly 2 in 5 cardholders have maxed out a credit card or come close, report finds

Higher prices and higher interest rates have caused many Americans to use more of their available credit. Gen X is particularly stretched.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds

Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

As Election Looms, Disinformation ‘Has Never Been Worse’

A torrent of falsehoods, from home and abroad, have undermined what was once a shared faith in the honesty of America’s democracy.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

Perez admits 2024 season has been 'terrible'

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez admits he has had "a terrible season" as he embarks on his home race this weekend.

Has Hezbollah Been Weakened by Israel’s Recent Attacks?

Despite losing leaders and weapons stockpiles, the militant group remains resilient, experts say.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Kate has been amazing, Prince William says

Catherine is doing "really well" says Prince William, as she recovers after cancer treatment.

Crocs doubled down on ugly. It is paying off

Maker of foam clogs has gone from laughing stock to good stock — and the shares do not look expensive

World - Financial Times - October 26

Trump Is Courting Apolitical Young Men. Will It Pay Off?

Gen Z men are increasingly turning away from the Democratic Party, swayed by the former president’s bravado and irreverence. But they also do not usually vote in high numbers.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

The Crypto Industry’s Spending on the Election Pays Off

The spending spree fueled a string of victories on Tuesday for congressional candidates who had expressed support for cryptocurrencies.