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Should you use home equity to pay off debt before the holidays? What experts say

Using home equity to pay off debt before the holidays could make sense for some, but not everyone.

When should you use home equity for debt consolidation? Here's what experts suggest.

Home equity can be a handy debt consolidation tool, but using it for this purpose also comes with some risks.

Is a $100,000 home equity loan worth it?

A $100,000 home equity loan could be worth opening for a wide swath of homeowners. Here's why.

The rehabilitation of KPMG in the UK

The years of audit failings and regulatory fines at its UK business are over, but some worry the firm is still losing ground to rivals

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

China’s Baidu joins Meta in race to make AI-integrated smart glasses

Launch comes as Chinese internet groups jostle for dominance in hardware

Business - Financial Times - November 13

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.

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.

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.

3 home equity loan risks to know this November

Home equity loans can be helpful for borrowers now but there are some risks to know this November. Here are three.

Carried interest: private equity’s tax break

The lower-taxed performance fee has helped buyout firms’ executives amass personal fortunes

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Private equity eyes a deal with Reeves on carried interest

Labour’s agenda highlights tension between raising taxes and courting internationally mobile financiers

World - Financial Times - October 29

Siemens to Buy Altair in $10.6 Billion Equity Deal

The German industrial giant is acquiring software and technology company Altair, a deal that will increase Siemens’s digital business revenue.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Will home equity loan interest rates fall in November?

Waiting for a chance to tap into your home equity at an affordable rate? Here's where rates could head in November.

Polls open after Harris and Trump finish their final push

Voting begins in one of the closest presidential contests in recent history

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Why These Fast-Growing Companies Turned to Private Equity

PE firms get a bad rap. These CEOs partnered with them anyway.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Is a HELOC or home equity loan better with inflation rising?

With inflation rising again, homeowners considering using their home equity should review both options carefully.

3 home equity moves to make before 2025

Are you considering a home equity loan now? Here are three moves to make before the end of the year.

Is a home equity loan safe right now?

Home equity loan interest rates have declined in 2024, but is this a safe way to borrow money right now?

Tina is back: Investors say there is no alternative to US equities

Fund managers are finding it really hard to articulate a strong case to put money to work anywhere else

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

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 ...

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.

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

5 hidden costs of carrying credit card debt

These hidden costs are just as damaging — if not more so — than credit card interest and fees.

Have $50,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.

With a credit card balance that high, the right debt forgiveness program could help you save a substantial amount.

Have $40,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.

The right debt forgiveness program could lead to hefty savings on a $40,000 debt. Here's how.

Have $35,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.

If you're facing $35,000 in credit card debt, debt forgiveness could have a big impact on your balance. Here's how.

What will a debt collector do if I can't pay old credit card debt?

There are a few different strategies debt collectors can use when you're unable to pay off what you owe.

UK tax raid on private equity could raise £1bn, say researchers

Analysis of HMRC data by Centre for the Analysis of Taxation comes as industry braces for Budget changes

Business - Financial Times - October 25

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