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Lawmakers caught off guard by Trump debt ceiling demand

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle appeared caught off guard on Wednesday as President-elect Trump demanded that a debt ceiling hike be paired with a stopgap government funding bill, rejecting a ...

The Hill - 1h

Trump, Vance call for streamlined CR and debt ceiling debate

Politico - 6h

MacKenzie Scott gives rare third gift to medical debt relief group

MacKenzie Scott continues to make medical debt relief a priority in her mysterious giving

ABC News - 8h

Medical debt totaling $30 million to be paid off in Connecticut

Connecticut has become the latest state to begin notifying its eligible citizens that some or all of their medical debt will soon be paid off

ABC News - 2d

Top GOP appropriator 'surprised' by Trump debt ceiling demand: 'Don't know his rationale'

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said Wednesday evening that she was taken aback by President-elect Trump's demand that the stopgap spending bill be used to increase the debt ceiling. Collins, the top ...

The Hill - 5h

Trump, Vance call for clean CR, debt ceiling hike, urge GOP to sink Johnson compromise

President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance on Wednesday called for Republicans to approve a clean stopgap funding bill paired with a hike to the debt ceiling, saying the previous ...

The Hill - 6h

8 things you should never say to a credit card debt collector

Saying the wrong thing could accidentally validate an expired debt or waive important legal rights.

CBS News - 1d

‘I take pride in being debt-free’: My husband owes thousands of dollars in student loans and credit-card debt. Will I be on the hook if he dies?

“We own a house together through a joint trust, but our bank accounts and credit cards are all held separately.”

MarketWatch - 3d

Relief for thousands of families burdened by crushing medical debt

After NBC's reporting on a large hospital system that placed liens on homes of patients who owed medical debt, the company removed the liens and canceled judgments against thousands of patients. ...

NBC News - 6d

How to succeed with debt relief

By taking the right steps now, you can set the stage for lasting financial freedom in the future.

CBS News - 6d

3 expensive credit card debt forgiveness mistakes to avoid right now

If you're trying to have your credit card debt forgiven, make sure to avoid these big (but common) missteps.

CBS News - 6d

Trying to settle your credit card debt? Watch these 4 red flags

Knowing the warning signs of illegitimate debt settlement companies can help you avoid scams and save money.

CBS News - 6d

Fantasy Basketball 2024 Hot or Not: Breaking down long-range shooters and their ceiling

Long-range shooting continues to rise and these players are benefiting the most

CBS Sports - Dec. 11

She paid off $300,000 in debt as a first-generation American. ‘Hard work’ wasn’t the answer.

Bernadette Joy’s pursuit of the American dream left her drowning in student loans, car payments and mortgage debt. In a new book, she explains how she paid down a six-figure debt in three years.

MarketWatch - Dec. 11

Chicken wing and Shakira-backed debt floods Wall Street

Plus, Evergrande’s liquidators go after a private jet and an $800bn asset manager prepares to sue over Credit Suisse debt wipeout

Financial Times - Dec. 11

Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to £250m

Some carers have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, leaving many in financial hardship.

BBC News - Dec. 11

What are the fastest ways to get rid of $5,000 in credit card debt?

If you've racked up $5,000 in credit card debt, these strategies can help you tackle it faster than you'd expect.

CBS News - Dec. 10

Wall Street’s complex debt bonanza hits fastest pace since 2007

Banks sell bonds backed by revenues from chicken wings, music catalogues and oil wells

Financial Times - Dec. 10

AllianceBernstein to sue Switzerland over $17bn Credit Suisse debt wipeout

US asset manager will join case over decision when UBS took over struggling rival

Financial Times - Dec. 10

How investors can position for bond ‘vigilantism’ and a growing U.S. debt load, according to Pimco

Taking U.S. equity exposure and preferring debt exposure in Europe makes sense, Pimco says.

MarketWatch - Dec. 9

Pimco cuts exposure to long-dated US debt as deficits swell

Decisions by the world’s biggest active bond fund manager have potential to trigger valuation changes across markets

Financial Times - Dec. 9

4 reasons to pursue credit card debt forgiveness this December

There are multiple reasons why you may want to pursue credit card debt forgiveness now. Here are four to know.

CBS News - Dec. 9

UK regulators urged to make City firms report data on ‘class ceiling’

Letter from campaigners calls for mandatory reporting of socio-economic backgrounds

Financial Times - Dec. 8

7 reasons to consolidate your credit card debt this holiday season

If you're trying to get rid of high-rate credit card debt, consolidation could be a smart move right now.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Ivory Coast turns to World Bank to replace costly debt

Swap deal to buy back bonds issued in January comes as African borrowers struggle under expensive debt burdens

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Week 14 preview: What is Guerendo's ceiling? Bench Cousins, start Levis? | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

Welcome to our weekend preview show where we get you ready with everything you need to know heading into Sunday and Monday's action. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to share 3 burning fantasy ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Biden administration under pressure to forgive more student loan debt before Trump takes office

With just a little more than a month and a half left in office, President Joe Biden is under pressure to forgive more student loan debt.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Can I still use my credit card after debt consolidation?

You may be able to use your credit cards after consolidating, but that isn't always the best financial move.

CBS News - Dec. 5

My friend declared bankruptcy. Can creditors still go after him for child support, back taxes and student debt?

“Most of those old debts are credit-card debts.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Powell's debt warning

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell warns US on 'unsustainable' path Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

3 credit card debt relief strategies to consider for 2025

If you want to break the credit card debt cycle in the new year, these strategies could come in handy.

CBS News - Dec. 4

BNPL Fuels Black Friday Weekend Buying, and Risks of Spiking Debt

Buy Now Pay Later companies processed over $9 billion worth of purchases on Cyber Monday alone, as consumers increasingly used deferred payment options on their credit cards.

Inc. - Dec. 4

How to keep your credit card debt low during the holidays

Swiping that plastic can be tempting when shopping over the holidays. Here's how to avoid it.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Bundesbank chief calls for softer debt brake to increase investment

German central bank president Joachim Nagel urges Berlin to relax rules to address defence and infrastructure shortfalls

Financial Times - Dec. 4

U.S. investors watch French budget mess amid memories of eurozone debt crisis

Bond-market participants in the U.S. and abroad were zeroing in Tuesday on the possibility that French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government could fall and assessing whether this could turn ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Trump’s economic plans may encounter a problem many Americans know all too well: Crushing debt

None of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for boosting domestic production have “a chance” unless this happens, says one economist.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

3 ways seniors can lower their credit card debt in 2025

If you're a senior with high-rate credit card debt, it helps to start exploring these three options now, before 2025.

CBS News - Dec. 3

What credit card debt relief options work best with bad credit?

A damaged credit score can complicate the debt relief process, but you still have plenty of options to consider.

CBS News - Dec. 3

World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries

The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

3 reasons to consider credit card debt forgiveness this December

This month could be an ideal time to settle your credit card debt for less than what you owe. Here's why.

CBS News - Dec. 2

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