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Israel’s hostage relief laced with dread
Even with the release of three women on Sunday, uncertainty remains acute for families of those still in GazaFinancial Times - 21h -
Speaker Johnson ‘won’t commit’ to disaster relief for California without conditions
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he cannot commit to disaster relief for California’s wildfires without strings attached, citing “foolish policy ...NBC News - 1d -
Can you dispute a debt that was sold to a debt collector?
Disputing a debt that has been sold to a debt collector is not just possible — it's your legal right.CBS News - 2d -
The challenges and impact of the relief efforts as Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal finalized
The initial phase of the ceasefire agreement aims to deliver critical humanitarian aid to Gaza. Avril Benoît, CEO of Doctors Without Borders U.S., discusses the challenges and impact of the relief ...CBS News - 3d -
Biden admin announces last round of student debt relief
The Biden administration announced Thursday its final round of student debt relief, topping off the most loan forgiveness ever given in a presidency. The Department of Education announced it was ...The Hill - 3d -
Padilla asks Burgum if disaster relief should come 'with or without conditions'
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., questioned Doug Burgum about requests from states for federal disaster relief and if providing that relief should come "with or without conditions."NBC News - 3d -
Tips for paying off debt
With nearly half of Americans carrying credit card balances month-to-month, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger provides tips on how to pay down debt.CBS News - 4d -
Entertainment, tech companies donate millions to LA wildfire relief effort
Companies are pledging millions in donations to aid relief efforts for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.CNBC - 4d -
Ex-England boss Eriksson died heavily in debt
Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died with debts of over £3.8 million ($4.64 million) following years of financial mismanagement.ESPN - 4d -
The Grammys are still happening, but with refocus on L.A. fires relief
The 2025 Grammys are still happening next month in L.A. with a refocus on fundraising to support wildfire relief.CBS News - 4d -
The 2025 Grammys will proceed with wildfire relief changes. Here's what to expect
The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the CryptoABC News - 4d -
The 6 Best Massagers for Sore Muscles and Stress Relief (2025)
Don’t cancel therapy just yet, but these portable, at-home massagers might be the hack you need after stressful days.Wired - 6d -
Grammys to 'proceed as planned,' but supporting fire relief, honoring first responders
The 67th Grammy Awards will take place as scheduled Feb. 2, the Recording Academy says. The ceremony will honor first responders and raise money for fire relief.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Biden's total student debt relief passes $183 billion, after he forgives another 150,000 borrowers
In his final days in office, President Joe Biden announced that his administration would forgive student debt for more than 150,000 borrowers.CNBC - 6d -
Biden announces student debt relief for 150,000 borrowers, bringing total helped to more than 5M
The Biden administration announced Monday it was forgiving student loans for more than 150,000 borrowers, bringing the total number of individuals impacted by debt relief in President Biden’s term ...The Hill - 6d -
FA Cup thriller: Relief for Man United; Arsenal's transfer pressure grows
Man United find respite in the FA Cup, while Arsenal's worries grow about whether they have what it takes.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
House Republicans face massive debt problem
House Republicans have a problem. They want to pass a massive agenda for President-elect Trump, preferably in his first 100 days of office. And they don’t want to add to the federal deficit. That ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Santa Anita racing ppd., track used for fire relief
A flare-up of the wildfire on the west side of Los Angeles that prompted new evacuations has caused Santa Anita to cancel horse racing this weekend.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
Los Angeles restaurants providing food, relief for those impacted by fires
Amid the Los Angeles fires restaurants are helping serve meals and free food, water and facilitating donations for first responders and the affected community.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Can a debt collector refuse my settlement offer?
Negotiating a successful debt settlement could be a little more complicated than you'd expect.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Wildfire emergency relief efforts underway
Southern California wildfires have killed at least 5 people, forced tens of thousands to evacuate and burned several thousand structures. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on an emergency ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Jamie Lee Curtis Offers $1 Million to Fund Wildfire Relief
Actor Jamie Lee Curtis offered the money to aid in battling the Palisades fire.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
How to donate to LA wildfire relief
A swarm of winter wildfires ravaged America's most heavily-populated county to start 2025, scorching cars, banks, bungalows and multi-million dollar mansions.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
5 important credit card debt relief moves to make this January
Certain moves may help you break free from credit card debt, experts say. Here are five to explore this month.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Speaker Johnson: ‘Intention’ is to increase debt limit in massive Trump agenda bill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that congressional Republicans plan to increase the nation’s borrowing limit as a part of a massive party-line bill that they are crafting that will encapsulate ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Can I qualify for credit card debt forgiveness with a low credit score?
A low credit score could limit your debt relief options — but will it make you ineligible for debt forgiveness?CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Biden administration finalizes rule to strike medical debt from credit reports
U.S. consumers will no longer have medical debt appear on their credit reports under to a new rule the CFPB finalized Tuesday.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Medical debt banned from credit reports by new Biden administration rule
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports under a final rule announced by the Biden administration.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
New federal rule will remove medical debt from credit reports
A new rule on medical debt could affect millions of Americans' credit scores.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Biden Administration Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The future of the new rule remains in question, however, with President-elect Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House this month.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
CFPB finalizes rule barring medical debt from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday finalized its rule barring medical debt from being included on credit reports, potentially freeing up billions in credit. The finalized ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Is it legal for a credit card company to sell your delinquent debt?
There are a few routes your credit card company can take when you're late on payments — including selling the debt.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
What proof must credit card debt collectors provide for a debt?
Debt collectors must provide proof that a debt is valid. Otherwise, they have to stop their collection efforts.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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