Following Mounting Debt

Can a 7-year-old credit card debt still be collected?

Credit card debt this old could still be collected on — but only in certain circumstances. Here's what to know.

What happens when a credit card charge-off is sold to a debt collector?

Has your charged-off debt been sold to a debt collector? Here's what you can expect to happen next.

Should I pay credit card debt that has been written off?

Paying off written-off debt may seem counterintuitive, but it can make sense in certain cases. Here's why.

What will happen to the U.S. dollar, deficit and debt under Trump? Watch gold.

Gold’s performance may offer hints on what will happen to the U.S. dollar, and how the U.S. deficit and debt story will play out, as incoming U.S. President Donald Trump takes office, analysts say.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

China Moves to Ease Debt Concerns---but Again Holds Off on Stimulus Measures

Investors’ hopes for large-scale support for the economy were dashed after an anticipatory stock-market surge in recent weeks.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

China unveils 10tn yuan support for debt-stricken local government

Cash stops short of hoped-for ‘bazooka option’, with critics calling it ‘an accounting exercise’ that will not bolster growth. China has announced 10tn yuan in debt support for local governments ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Here's how your credit card debt can become uncollectible

If you're behind on your payments or are curious about your rights regarding old debt, here's what to know.

How to get rid of credit card debt without ruining your credit

You don't have to sacrifice your credit score to get rid of credit card debt. There are lots of routes to consider.

Credit card debt among retirees jumps — 'It's alarming,' researcher says

There's been a significant increase in the share of retirees with credit card debt since 2022, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Here's how to qualify for credit card debt forgiveness before 2025

Debt forgiveness could help you save money on what you owe, but you'll need to meet some requirements to enroll.

Germany's Merz open to reforming debt brake on government spending

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Everyday Americans Keep Racking up Debt and Missing Payments

Economic pain is weighing on consumers as delinquency rates and household debt rise.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

What are the best ways to get rid of credit card debt in retirement?

New research shows that retirees' credit card debt is growing. Here's how you can tackle yours now.

Moody's downgrades Mexican government's outlook to 'negative' over weakening of judiciary and debt

Mexico's president has lashed out at Moody’s ratings service after it downgraded the Mexican government’s debt outlook to “negative.”

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

5 surprising credit card debt consolidation benefits to know

Drowning in credit card debt? Consolidation does more than you might think.

3 important things to know if your credit card debt goes to collections

If your credit card debt is delinquent and is now in the hands of a debt collector, here's what to know.

A giant, ancient meteor four times the size of Mount Everest may have sparked life on Earth

A giant meteorite first discovered in 2014 caused a tsunami bigger than any in known human history and may have sparked life, scientists reveal.

Beyoncé at Kamala Harris rally says ‘time for America to sing a new song’ – US politics live

Harris campaign says crowd of 30,000 is largest to date, while Trump is delayed for rally in swing-state Michigan. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are tied at 48% , according to a new poll by ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Supporters of far-right British figure rally as anti-racism demonstrators mount counter-protest

Thousands of supporters of jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson have marched through London as anti-racism demonstrators mounted a nearby counter protest

World - ABC News - October 26

Indonesia’s Disaster Management Agency says 9 dead in volcanic eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki

World - ABC News - November 3

Mount Lewotobi’s 6,500-foot volcanic ash cloud forces 10,000 to flee in Indonesia

World - Yahoo News - November 4

UNCW Seahawks vs. Mount Olive Trojans: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NCAA Basketball start time

How to watch UNC-Wilmington vs. Mount Olive basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Mount Fuji is still without its iconic snowcap in November for the first time in 130 years

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, known for its snowcap forming around this time of the year, is still snowless in November for the first time in 130 years, presumably because of the unusually warm ...

World - ABC News - November 5

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts again as residents to relocate from its danger zone

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki has erupted again, spewing a column of hot clouds 2,500 meters up from its peak three days after a midnight eruption killed nine people and injured dozens of ...

World - ABC News - November 6

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki continues to unleash towering column of hot clouds

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Calls mount for Biden to spare federal death row inmates before Trump retakes office

Advocates implore Biden to ‘commute the row’ of prisoners sentenced to death before Trump restarts executions. Calls are mounting for Joe Biden to use his presidential clemency powers before he ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

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