Debt Consolidation Benefits

5 surprising credit card debt consolidation benefits to know

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

What debt types does debt consolidation cover?

Debt consolidation can be a smart way to cut down on interest charges — but there are limitations to know about.

How to qualify for a debt consolidation program this November

There could be big benefits to enrolling in a debt consolidation program now, but you'll have to qualify first.

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.

Reeves to force council pensions to consolidate into 8 ‘megafunds’

Chancellor to target minimum size for multiemployer defined contribution schemes of £25bn to £50bn

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Pope highlights benefits of migration

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Sweden’s EQT eyes deal push as it girds for wave of PE consolidation

Chief Christian Sinding says firm is weighing acquisitions of private investment groups and growth-focused investment firms

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Oil prices end higher after tapping a 2-week low

Oil futures finished higher on Wednesday as traders weighed prospects for energy demand, U.S. production, and oil and gas drillers under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

The Unexpected Benefits of Procrastination: A Deeper Dive

The conventional wisdom is that procrastination is something that should be avoided at all costs. I disagree.

Business - Inc. - October 27

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $3,000 debt?

Stuck with a $3,000 credit card bill? Here's how to get help now.

Will debt collectors sue over a $3,000 credit card debt?

A $3,000 credit card debt may seem minor, but some debt collectors could still aggressively pursue it. Here's why.

People's incomes are catching up with their debt

Credit card debt levels keep smashing records, but average balances are lower relative to borrowers' earnings than pre-pandemic and delinquencies are slowing.

Oil prices settle higher but stay on track for a weekly loss

Oil futures finished higher for a third consecutive session on Thursday, but prices remained lower for the week on the back of strength in the U.S. dollar and the latest forecast from the ...

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

10-year Treasury yield ends at nearly 2-week low amid near-term consolidation

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mostly lower on a lack of major market-moving data on Monday, as market participants weighed the prospects for near-term consolidation in the bond market.

Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago

United Way and Paramount to air benefit for hurricane relief

United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global have announced they will host a benefit to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

United Way and Paramount to Air Hurricane Relief Benefit

The program will air on CBS Television and CMT at 8 p.m. ET.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year

Labour has confirmed rates will stay the same next year, after several freezes over the past decade.

4 Affordable Benefits That Move the Needle for Employees

Offering good benefits doesn’t need to break the bank.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Mothers challenge government over child benefit cap

A charity supporting the women say the Universal Credit policy is "discriminatory and irrational".

Trump’s victory will benefit Elon Musk and xAI

Now that Musk helped propel Trump to a victory, expect xAI to join in the list of federally approved AI vendors and possibly even preferred AI vendors.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 6

These are the job benefits American workers really want

A few years ago, U.S. workers were spoiled with perks in the office, particularly if they worked in tech or for a big bank. From dedicated coffee areas to fully-catered meals for breakfast, lunch ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate

The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.

'Holiday home dream left us crippled with debt'

Families who lost tens of thousands of pounds buying holiday caravans want the industry to change.

Atos Debt Grows as Restructuring Effort Continues

Atos said its debt pile grew in the third quarter as the beleaguered French IT firm seeks to implement a financial restructuring aimed at restoring profitability.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Economist on whether the national debt is cause for concern

The national debt has reached a staggering $35 trillion, yet some economists argue it's not a problem. Stephanie Kelton, author of "The Deficit Myth," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how ...

3 reasons to consider debt relief this November

Not sure if your situation warrants the help of a debt relief servicer? Here are three timely reasons why it may.

Is it ever OK to ignore credit card debt collectors?

It can be tempting to ignore debt collectors' aggressive tactics, but it's generally not the best approach to take.

‘Positive’ medical debt credit reporting is a Trojan horse

Congress shouldn’t be fooled and let a Trojan horse hurt consumers by nullifying state laws and the CFPB’s effort to get medical debt off credit reports.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump is the right president to finally tackle the national debt

Trump’s electoral victory will be much less meaningful if he leaves office in four years without addressing our debt and deficit problems.

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Can credit card debt in collections be forgiven?

There are lots of ways to deal with credit card debt that's in collections — but is debt forgiveness one of them?

Most Americans expect Trump to increase debt: Survey

A majority of Americans expect the national debt to rise under President-elect Donald Trump, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted after the election. The poll found that 62 percent of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Most Americans Expect Trump to Increase National Debt

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a majority of people think the President-elect will drive the country further into debt, beyond its current $35 trillion level.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Struggling With Debt? Bankruptcy Can Provide a Second Chance.

Many people who should consider filing for bankruptcy avoid doing so out of shame or fear it could ruin their credit. But it can provide much-needed relief.

Business - The New York Times - November 9

Have $10,000 in credit card debt? Here's how much debt forgiveness could cover.

Pursuing debt forgiveness could substantially reduce the $10,000 credit card debt you're dealing with. Here's how.

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