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Does debt consolidation or debt forgiveness make more sense with bad credit?

Finding the right solution to your high-rate credit card debt can be tough if your credit is less than ideal.

Granholm warns that cutting EV tax credits would be ‘ceding’ to China

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warned Friday that President-elect Trump’s reported plans to cut consumer subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) would benefit China. “You eliminate these credits, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Electric Vehicle Companies, Battery Makers Urge Trump to Keep Tax Credits

The Trump transition team wants to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases.

Business - Inc. - November 15

5 surprising credit card debt consolidation benefits to know

Drowning in credit card debt? Consolidation does more than you might think.

3 important things to know if your credit card debt goes to collections

If your credit card debt is delinquent and is now in the hands of a debt collector, here's what to know.

5 ways to tackle your credit card debt before the holidays

These useful tips can help you deal with your lingering debt issues before the holiday season arrives.

Bilt CEO on how renters can build credit and earn rewards

One-third of Americans who rent may not realize their payments don't necessarily contribute to their credit score. Bilt Rewards offers renters the chance to report payments, earn rewards, and track ...

Should you apply for credit card debt forgiveness before the holidays?

For many users, a credit card debt forgiveness program may be worth pursuing now, before the holidays. Here's why.

Moody's credit rating upgrade for Cyprus opens the door to investment, president says

The president of Cyprus says Moody’s two-notch credit ratings upgrade to A3 from Baa2 will open the threshold to quality foreign investment that will generate new jobs

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Kick-start for carbon credit market after loose rules agreed at COP29

Final agreement overcomes a dispute about how much power would be given to a proposed UN registry

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

How to cut your credit card debt before the holidays

Don't let your credit card debt compound this holiday season. Here's how to take action in advance.

Retail credit card interest rates hit all-time high

The average rate on credit cards from some of America's biggest retailers has soared to an all-time high of more than 30%, according to personal finance site Bankrate. That's up from just over 24% ...

Retirees are facing financial strain as credit-card debt spikes

More retirees are carrying credit card balances they’ll struggle to pay off.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Newsom says California will intervene if Trump kills $7,500 EV tax credit

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Monday the state of California will intervene if President-elect Trump eliminates the electric vehicle tax credit passed under President Biden. “Consumers ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

EV tax credits could soon vanish. Is now the time to buy?

California plans to blunt any GOP efforts to scrap U.S. tax rebates for electric vehicles. But with uncertainty ahead, experts say current savings may not last.

6 ways to break bad credit card spending habits

Your bad credit card habits could be costing you a lot of money. Luckily, there are simple ways to break them.

Despite Trump Threat to Tax Credits, Auto Industry Continues Shift to EVs

Carmakers won’t reverse their $160 billion investment in vehicles that don’t use fossil fuels, while EV startup Rivian gets financing for a Georgia factory.

Business - Inc. - 21 hours ago

Why you shouldn't wait for 2025 to tackle your credit card debt

Waiting until January or later to deal with your credit card debt could be a major mistake. Here's why.

Have $40,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.

The right debt forgiveness program could lead to hefty savings on a $40,000 debt. Here's how.

Eagles' Nick Sirianni credits Doug Pederson for helping him after he became coach, including with Jalen Hurts

Pederson assisted Sirianni even after he was fired

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Have $35,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.

If you're facing $35,000 in credit card debt, debt forgiveness could have a big impact on your balance. Here's how.

xAI woos developers with $25/month worth of API credits, support for OpenAI, Anthropic SDKs

It doesn't sound like much coming from the world's wealthiest man and multi-billionaire, and it's not really on a per user basis.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 4

What will a debt collector do if I can't pay old credit card debt?

There are a few different strategies debt collectors can use when you're unable to pay off what you owe.

Musk credits podcast appearances for Trump win: 'He’s just being a normal person'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk attributed President-elect Trump’s election victory, at least in part, to the lengthy podcast interviews he did during the campaign. In an interview late Tuesday with ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Many parents voted for Trump. His top priority should be expanding the child tax credit, advocates say.

Parents — specifically, male parents — voted for President-elect Donald Trump this election cycle in an ongoing show of support for the Republican Party by voters with children, according to exit ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Why credit card debt forgiveness is worth it even with more Fed rate cuts

Another interest rate cut was just issued. Here's why you should still pursue credit card debt forgiveness anyway.

‘We didn’t give Mauricio the credit he deserved’: Hugo Lloris on Pochettino, Levy, Spurs and the USA

Former Tottenham and France captain discusses ups and downs at Spurs, Ange Postecoglou and his new life in LA. Read exclusive extracts from Hugo Lloris’s autobiography Hugo Lloris lived in the ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

What should I do when a credit card debt collector contacts me?

If you've been contacted by a debt collector about old credit card debt, here's what you should do.

Charlamagne tha God: Harris ‘needs to get a lot more credit’ for reviving ‘dead’ campaign

Radio host Charlamagne tha God said that Vice President Harris “needs to get a lot more credit” for reviving a “dead” campaign. “I think that she needs to get a lot more credit than she probably is ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Cop29 live updates: Carbon credit trade rules approved, breaking lengthy deadlock

Draft decision on article 6 approved with no objections. UN climate chief Simon Stiell gave a moving speech at the Cop29 opening plenary on Monday, writes Dharna Noor, fossil fuels and climate ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. But that's an improvement

Americans tend to overspend during the holiday season. In fact, some shoppers are still paying off last year's purchases.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Trump’s tax plans: $7,500 EV credit likely to get axed, as tariffs spark anxiety

One tax credit that appears on track for elimination is an Inflation Reduction Act provision that can provide up to $7,500 to buyers of electric vehicles.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Trump wants to provide a tax credit for caregivers. Here's what experts say about the proposal

At a recent campaign rally, President-elect Donald Trump said "it's about time" caregivers are recognized. Here's what we know about his tax credit proposal.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Credit card debt hits record $1.17 trillion, New York Fed research shows

Credit card balances rose in the third quarter of 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found.