Financial Strain Credit

MPs brand UK financial regulator 'incompetent'

A report by a group of MPs and peers called for the Financial Conduct Authority to be overhauled.

French markets hit by threat of government collapse

Paris’s cost of borrowing relative to Germany reaches highest level since Eurozone crisis in 2012

Business - Financial Times - 2 hours ago

The cautionary tale of Goldman and Apple’s credit card

Retail banking is not only harder than it looks but also heavily regulated by watchdogs who take their duties very seriously

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Can I get a HELOC with a 580 credit score?

Tapping into your home equity with a poor credit score could be tough— but it may not be impossible. Here's why.

How will filing for bankruptcy impact my credit score?

Bankruptcy can help you wipe the financial slate clean — but it can also do some serious damage to your credit.

FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers

The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.

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.

Tucker Carlson credits demons for the invention of nuclear technology

Ex-Fox News host makes bizarre claim on Steve Bannon’s podcast, days after saying a demon attacked him in his sleep. Demons that Tucker Carlson claimed attacked him as he slept were also ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager

Money manager tries to catch up with rivals as investors shift into unlisted assets

Business - Financial Times - November 5

‘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

Credit Agricole's Shares Fall After Mixed Results

Credit Agricole reported a smaller-than-expected fall in net profit for the third quarter of 2024 but softer revenue missed views, sending its shares lower.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

What Trump's campaign credits its success to

President-elect Donald Trump's campaign told reporters about the strategy it says largely contributed to its success. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the details and Aaron Navarro reports on Vice ...

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?

Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?

Once heavily scorned because of fraud and poor outcomes, carbon trading is likely to be high on the agenda in Baku. For the next two weeks, countries will gather on the shores of the Caspian Sea in ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

How to Choose the Right Travel Credit Card

Fees, sign-up bonuses and whether the card is aligned with a particular hotel brand or airline are all factors in the decision.

Business - The New York Times - November 15

Apple upgrades Ireland’s credit rating outlook

Good craic

World - Financial Times - November 15

Fitch Downgrades Spirit Airlines’ Credit Rating

Spirit Airlines is working on alternatives to improve its liquidity.

Business - Inc. - November 16

Bolts escape, credit culture shift under Harbaugh

The defense and QB Justin Herbert buoyed the Chargers as they avoided another late-game meltdown to beat the Bengals on Sunday night, a scenario that illustrated how different the team is under ...

Sports - ESPN - November 18

JPMorgan’s Chase UK bank launches first credit card

Digital-only bank makes first foray into lending after amassing more than £20bn in deposits

Business - Financial Times - November 19

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.

Newsom Challenges Trump on Electric Vehicle Tax Credits

Gov. Gavin Newsom said California would fill the void for residents if the Trump administration killed a $7,500 E.V. tax credit.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

The 10 U.S. states with the highest average credit scores

For the third year in a row, Minnesota residents have the highest average credit scores in the U.S., a recent report from WalletHub finds.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Who qualifies for a credit card debt consolidation program?

While debt consolidation programs can offer relief from high-rate card debt, not everyone is eligible to enroll.

FICO and VantageScore are the 'Coke and Pepsi' of credit scoring, says credit expert—what to know about each

Although your VantageScore and FICO credit scores are calculated differently, the key to maintaining healthy scores is the same, according to credit expert.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Consumer credit posts small increase as Americans cut back on credit-card purchases

The amount of credit U.S. consumers used in September rose a scant 1.4%, but the increase was tied mostly to student loan as Americans scale back on borrowing.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

When do late credit card payments show up on your credit report?

If you've made a late credit card payment recently, here's when it could start impacting your credit score.

Home prices hit a new record high, but the pace of growth is slowing significantly and ‘showing signs of strain’

Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 5.2% year-on-year in August.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Packers QB Jordan Love available to face Lions while dealing with groin strain

Jordan Love is available for the Green Bay Packers game against the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions after a strained groin caused the quarterback to leave in the third quarter of a victory at ...

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo out with muscle strain as Milwaukee visits unbeaten Cavaliers

Milwaukee superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Monday night’s game against the unbeaten Cleveland Cavaliers with a strained adductor muscle, another early-season hiccup for the struggling Bucks

Sports - ABC News - November 4

Tyrese Maxey injury: 76ers star out multiple weeks with hamstring strain, further delaying debut of Big Three

Joel Embiid and Paul George both missed the start of the season and now Philly's third All-Star is sidelined

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Zion Williamson injury: All-Star out indefinitely with hamstring strain as Pelicans' injury crisis continues

Williamson injured the same hamstring during the team's Play-In Tournament loss to the Lakers last season

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Kevin Durant injury update: Suns star out at least two weeks after suffering calf strain, per report

Durant is the leading scorer on the 8-1 Suns

Sports - CBS Sports - November 10

Kevin Durant out at least 2 weeks with left calf strain, putting damper on Suns' hot start

Kevin Durant is out for at least two weeks with a left calf strain, putting a damper on a hot start to the season for the Phoenix Suns

Sports - ABC News - November 9

Pelicans' Zion Williamson reportedly not close to return from strained left hamstring, also splits with agent

The former No. 1 overall pick has dealt with hamstring issues throughout his six-year NBA career.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Zion Williamson injury update: Pelicans star not close to returning from hamstring strain, per report

Williamson has been out since Nov. 6

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

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