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'Seeing through debt-colored glasses.' Author details main character being trapped in credit card debt
In Saïd Sayrafiezadeh's fictional short story, "Minimum Payment Due," the main character is trapped in credit card debt and desperate for a way out.CNBC - 1h -
Are Abortion Bans Across America Causing Deaths?
This is a MedPage Today story. This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive ...ABC News - 21h -
Treasury secretary warns Congress as US nears its debt limit
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress on Friday that the U.S. will hit its debt limit unless the government takes "extraordinary measures" to avoid default. The notification likely means ...NBC News - 1d -
In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy
Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.The New York Times - 1d -
Yellen Issues Debt Limit Warning to Congress
The Treasury secretary urged Congress to protect the full faith and credit of the United States by raising the debt limit.The New York Times - 1d -
Credit card debt set to hit record levels as consumer holiday spending rises
Consumers are on track to set a spending record this holiday season. But leaning on credit cards could come at a high cost.CNBC - 2d -
Driver in China Car-Ramming Attack Sentenced to Death
An incident that left 35 people dead drew condemnation from leader Xi Jinping and spurred efforts to tamp down unrest.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Ask an Advisor: Should I Sacrifice Retirement Funds to Eliminate $240K in Debt?
With stocks and bonds down, should I use retirement assets, such as a Simplified Employee Pension Plan (SEP) IRA, Roth or annuity, to pay down credit card debt? My stocks are down 15% to 20%, and ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
‘I don’t want to spend my remaining days living hand to mouth’: I divorced my husband and remarried. Can I claim his Social Security?
“I hope that it doesn’t trigger my ex-husband. He has a short fuse.”MarketWatch - 1d -
‘He always managed to play golf’: My husband of 14 years never worked and now we’re divorcing. He wants half of my $1 million home. What can I do?
“I made all the mortgage payments, in addition to paying for health coverage for both of us.”MarketWatch - 1d -
My grandfather co-signed my cousin’s student loan. After my grandfather died, my cousin skipped town. Will the estate have to pay the debt?
“The loan is now in default, and I have no idea where this grandson is.”MarketWatch - 1d -
Isabel Allende: ‘My most expensive purchase? A Tesla for my former husband. He didn’t deserve it’
The writer on unattainable studs, erotic fantasies, and why she owes her birth father nothing. Born in Peru, Isabel Allende, 82, worked as a journalist and children’s writer. In 1982, she published ...The Guardian - 1d -
'Assad's fall opened part of my husband's past I knew nothing about'
Syrians across the world are still coming to terms with the rapid fall of the Assad regime.BBC News - 1d -
Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by ...CBS News - 1d -
In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy
Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.The New York Times - 1d -
What happens if you don't pay credit card debt that's in collections?
There could be repercussions for not paying credit card debt that's gone into collections. Here's what they are.CBS News - 1d -
Credit card debt set to hit record levels as consumer holiday spending rises
Heading into the holidays, many Americans were already saddled with record-breaking credit card debt.NBC News - 2d -
Candice Miller Contends With a Tangle of Debt After Her Husband’s Death
On Instagram, Candice Miller showed the world glittering parties and vacations. When her husband, Brandon Miller, died, he had $33.6 million in debt and just $8,000 in the bank.The New York Times - 2d -
One in 3 Americans took on holiday debt. Try these tips to help pay it off.
Many Americans are capping off the holidays with new debt balances.NBC News - 2d -
36% of Americans took on holiday debt this year — averaging $1,181 — survey finds. These tips can help
The holiday season may linger on for those who racked up more credit card debt than they anticipated. These tips can help knock those balances down.CNBC - 2d -
What qualifies as a financial hardship for credit card debt forgiveness?
Certain types of financial hardships can make it easier to have your debt forgiven. Here's what they are.CBS News - 2d -
What rights do I have if my credit card debt is in collections?
By knowing these rights, you may be able to avoid some of the common pitfalls associated with debt collection.CBS News - 4d -
Trump blasts Biden's federal death row commutations: 'Makes no sense'
Trump took aim Tuesday at Biden’s decision to commute the sentences of nearly all federal death row prisoners, adding to the backlash in an unprecedented move that has brought both criticism and ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump vows to direct DOJ to pursue death penalty in wake of Biden clemencies
President-elect Trump vowed Tuesday to direct his Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue the death penalty in the wake of President Biden’s clemencies of nearly every federal death row inmate. “As ...The Hill - 5d -
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‘I’m young, debt-free and happy-go-lucky’: My boyfriend has $45,000 in debts, two houses, two kids and pays child support. Is he a safe bet to marry?
“Lately, we’ve been discussing the future, including marriage.”MarketWatch - 5d -
Cyclone’s Death Toll in Mayotte Is Still Unclear
Officials have said that the death toll in Mayotte, currently at 35, could end up in the thousands. But in the capital, there were no scenes of public mourning and little talk of searches for ...The New York Times - 5d -
Biden commutes sentences of 37 death row inmates
With less than a month to go in his term, President Biden granted executive clemency to 37 of the country's 40 federal death row inmates. The move reduces their sentences to life without the ...CBS News - 5d -
Suspect in NYC Subway Fire Is Charged With Murder in Woman’s Death
The man charged with murder in the woman’s death was identified by federal officials as a 33-year-old from Guatemala who was in the United States illegally.The New York Times - 5d -
Biden’s death row commutations draws chorus of mixed reactions
A chorus of supporters and critics have emerged following the commutation of nearly every federal death row inmate by President Biden, whose decision came at a time when he’s trying to frame a ...The Hill - 5d -
Congressional Black Caucus applauds Biden’s death row clemency
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has applauded President Biden for commuting the federal death sentences of 37 inmates, even as some Democrats have condemned the president’s actions. The CBC ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump team slams ‘abhorrent’ Biden death row commutations
President-elect Trump’s team slammed President Biden’s decision Monday to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, calling the move “abhorrent” and a “slap in the face.” “These are ...The Hill - 5d -
What is the 7-in-7 rule with credit card debt collectors?
If you have debt in collections, understanding how the 7-in-7 rule works could come in handy. Here's why.CBS News - 5d -
Why Biden didn't commute 3 federal death row sentences
President Biden commuted the sentences for 37 of the 40 federal inmates on death row. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe breaks down why the president opted not to ...CBS News - 5d -
The Three Death Row Prisoners Biden Chose Not to Spare
President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 men on federal death row but declined to save the lives of three men convicted of “hate-motivated mass murder” or “terrorism.”The New York Times - 5d -
The presidential solution to taming the growing federal debt
The federal debt is growing rapidly due to Congress' incentives to spend, but the president's impoundment power could provide a natural counterbalance to this by allowing the president to trim ...The Hill - 5d -
Clayton comes through sudden-death leg against Mansell at PDC worlds
No 7 seed taken the distance in epic Ally Pally contest Ratajski, Gilding and Rock also reach third round Jonny Clayton won a sudden-death leg in the deciding set to edge past Mickey Mansell and ...The Guardian - 5d -
House Democrat criticizes Biden's death row commutations
Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) criticized President Biden’s decision on Monday to commute the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, saying courts must have “autonomy.” “I have real concerns ...The Hill - 5d -
These 3 federal death row inmates were not on Biden's commutation list
President Biden gave commutations of sentences to 37 people on federal death row Monday. Those who received the Monday commutations of their sentences saw them go from execution to life with no ...The Hill - 6d -
Biden drops death sentences for 37 out of 40 prisoners
The president condemns the murderers but says the death penalty at federal level "must stop".BBC News - 6d
