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How to pay less interest on credit card debt in 2025
There are multiple ways to pay less interest on your credit card debt this year. Here are five to explore now.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Travis Kelce disputes that Chiefs threw game vs. Broncos to duck Bengals in playoffs: 'We didn't f***ing throw any game'
"I'll play them at the Walmart parking lot, I don't give a s***."Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Can you take out a HELOC with high credit card debt?
A HELOC is one of the most affordable borrowing options right now, but can you qualify for one with a lot of debt?CBS News - Jan. 8 -
U.S. Funding Dispute With World Anti-Doping Agency Boils Over
After the Biden administration withheld funding to the agency, saying it had lost confidence in its ability to police elite athletes, WADA removed the United States from its board.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
What happens when you lose a credit card debt collection lawsuit?
A few different scenarios could occur if a judgment is issued against you for your old credit card debt.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Back to office disputes spread across UK public sector
Staff at Land Registry to take industrial action after being ordered back to their desks three days a weekFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Nearly half of credit card users are carrying debt — it may take months, or years, to pay off
Nearly half of Americans are starting off the new year in the red. And of those carrying credit card balances, many say it could take years to pay off.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
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 -
Why investors clinging to cash could lose money in U.S. debt-ceiling fight
Investors clutching cash might soon bear the brunt of a U.S. debt-ceiling fight, which could boil over in the next few weeks without a resolution.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
New rule bans medical debt from credit reports
A new rule issued by the outgoing Biden administration will ban medical debt from appearing on people's credit reports. It's estimated the move will raise credit scores for around 15 million ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Experian accused of failing to properly investigate consumer disputes
A top watchdog agency for consumer finance has accused the credit rating company Experian of failing to properly investigate consumer disputes. In an announcement Tuesday, the Consumer Financial ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Clyburn: Eliminating debt ceiling only area 'I really agree with Donald Trump on'
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said Tuesday that eliminating the debt ceiling is the only area “I really agree with Donald Trump on.” “We should do away with it altogether,” Clyburn told CNN’s John ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
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 -
CFPB finalizes rule to remove estimated $49 billion in medical debt from credit reports
Medical debt comprises the largest category of unpaid balances in collections. The CFPB wants to help ensure that doesn't ruin Americans' finances.CNBC - 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 -
$119 billion of U.S. government debt to be issued this week, raising questions about demand
A total of $119 billion in U.S. government debt issuance is about to drop this week through Wednesday, pushed forward due to Thursday’s abbreviated session for bond traders as the country marks the ...MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
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 -
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 - Jan. 4 -
U.S. Postal Service worker fatally stabbed inside NYC deli, reportedly over food dispute
A New York City woman was arrested in connection to the alleged fatal stabbing of a U.S.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
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 -
Targeting no-call at Peach Bowl raises more questions about disputed rule
The Peach Bowl referee declined to call a targeting penalty late in the fourth quarter for a helmet-to-helmet hit by Texas safety Michael Taaffe that could’ve given Arizona State a chance to kick a ...ABC News - Jan. 1 -
The battered bond market starts 2025 facing some difficult issues about debt
Investors face multiple challenges in the year ahead, including one under-the-radar worry about short term notes coming due.CNBC - Jan. 1