Will collections debt go away if I file for bankruptcy

‘I became an optimist the night my wife died’: a science writer on loss and letting go of rationalism

Sumit Paul-Choudhury had always prided himself on his critical thinking, until his wife was diagnosed with cancer and he was forced to rethink his life from scratch. People reacted in different ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Ronaldo on 2yrs in Saudi: Happy, but I want more

Cristiano Ronaldo has declared on his two-year anniversary with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr that he's hungry for more titles.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Jimmy Butler suspension: NBPA will file grievance to recoup more than $2M in wages over next seven games

Things are getting extremely contentious in Miami

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Louisiana boy rewarded after giving away his only dollar

Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, had only $1 to his name, but chose to give it away to a man he mistook as homeless. That single act of generosity sparked a friendship he ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

5 truths about the Sixers with trade deadline nearly 1 month away

With just over a month until the trade deadline, here's what we've learned about the Sixers and the decisions ahead for Daryl Morey.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

While Biden administration withdrew student loan forgiveness plans, there is still debt relief available

After the Biden administration withdrew its sweeping student loan forgiveness plans, borrowers should look into the existing debt cancellation programs.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Yolanda Saldívar, woman convicted of killing Selena Quintanilla, files for parole

Thirty years after the death of the Mexican American singer, Saldívar, 63, filed a petition for parole in Texas, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice online records.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Mo Salah hints could be 'my last year' at Liverpool amid contract talks: 'We are far away from any progress'

As the January transfer window beings, Salah has the opportunity to sign a pre-contract at other clubs

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

College football turns upside down, but this final four is a collection of the sport’s big programs

The semifinals are set: In the Orange Bowl, it will be No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 7 Notre Dame. Then, in the Cotton Bowl, it will be No. 5 Texas vs. No. 8 Ohio State.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Chris Hayes: I Want Your Attention. I Need Your Attention. Here Is How I Mastered My Own.

The problem we face is existential and spiritual, not situational.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which will be better in 2025?

Both options can help you pay off your credit card debt faster, but one may be a better choice than the other now.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Ten crazy 2025 NFL offseason predictions: Deion Sanders, Shedeur Sanders team up; Garrett Wilson traded away

We take a wild stab at what's to come in the offseason

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Experience: I paid £55,000 for a beer

When I asked for the receipt, the bartender printed it out and put her hand over her mouth. I’m a cricket journalist from Sydney, and in 2019 I was in Manchester to cover the Ashes. After dinner, I ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

UK businesses issued with record fines for filing accounts late

Companies continue to struggle with rising costs and higher interest rates in the aftermath of the pandemic

Financial Times - Jan. 3

I Still Don’t Know Why I Said Yes

In the language of physics, we were a quantum entanglement event.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Will they stay or will they go? All the pressing offseason QB questions

The two teams with the clearest need under center are no longer in position to sit and draft one. Let's dive into the Raiders, Vikings, Giants and more situations.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

3 big reasons to pursue credit card debt forgiveness this January

Debt forgiveness can be a smart way to move forward from your high-rate card debt — especially right now.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Bowl action? There was plenty, and the best came far away from the spotlight of the college playoffs

Somewhere in the fight-filled, money-chasing hustle that the college bowl season has become, a national champion will emerge

ABC News - Jan. 2

Can you pay to delete collection accounts from your credit report?

A pay-for-delete approach could help your credit, but is it a legitimate option to consider? Here's what to know.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Does the United States need a debt limit?

The federal debt limit has no practical value. This suggests that ending it would be a good idea. Yet the laws of unintended consequences suggest that there are unforeseen effects that may be worse ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Multiple divorces and financial difficulties: New Orleans suspect's court filings

The man suspected in the attack in New Orleans had a checkered marital history punctuated by multiple divorces and financial difficulty, according to court records.

ABC News - Jan. 2

My friend has left her husband for a man I detest. Should I tell her how I feel? | Leading questions

Criticising a person’s partner is a pretty good way to strain a friendship, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. There’s no benefit in keeping the moral score. Read more Leading ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

I thought I could be a ‘cool mum’ – just strap my baby to me and keep living life as usual. I was so wrong | Tara Kenny

I’ve discovered new ways to be cool: rhyme time is my cocktail hour, the park my catwalk and I have a nappy bag that’s chicer than a Fendi Baguette. When I was six months pregnant, against all ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Joe Burrow is one big game away from the NFL's fifth 5,000-yard, 45-TD season

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is leading the NFL in both passing yards and passing touchdowns, and if he has a big game against the Steelers on Saturday, he could join a very exclusive club in ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Justin Baldoni files $250M libel lawsuit against New York Times

Actor and director Justin Baldoni has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times, saying they uncritically embraced Blake Lively’s narrative when reporting on her smear campaign ...

NBC News - Jan. 2

UK tech secretary backs away from social media ban for under-16s

Peter Kyle had said option was ‘on the table’ after Australia restricted use of sites such as Instagram

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Blue plaque marks first football 'away' match

A blue plaque is unveiled marking the first football 'away' game between Sheffield FC and Nottinghamshire

BBC News - Jan. 2

'I died inside – I had fallen victim to a scam'

People are being warned to remain vigilant as the number of holiday scam reports rise.

BBC News - Jan. 2

I Audited the Afghan Reconstruction. It Was Doomed From the Start.

Greed and self-delusion kept the money flowing, and hid the truth from the public.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Xander Schauffele says U.S. Ryder Cup pay is going to charity and 'we're going to take crap'

The PGA of America voted last month to give the 12 players and captain Keegan Bradley $300,000 to donate to a charity of their choice and a $200,000 stipend.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

The battered bond market starts 2025 facing some difficult issues about debt

Investors face multiple challenges in the year ahead, including one under-the-radar worry about short term notes coming due.

CNBC - Jan. 1

Trump's criminal cases are fading away, but some legal perils still loom in 2025

A look at where the various court cases against President-elect Donald Trump stand, and how they may — or may not — be affected by his taking the oath of office on Jan. 20.

NBC News - Jan. 1

'I wanted to be a dancer - now I'm a WWE star'

Isla Dawn has gone from Langside College to becoming a tag team champion in the world's biggest wrestling company.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row

The two actors starred together in It Ends With Us, which was released last summer.