Germany’s Debt Brake

Greece to repay chunk of bailout debt early and touts recovery during anger over cost of living

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece is set to make an early repayment of 5 billion euros or $5.3 billion in bailout-era debt in 2025

World - ABC News - November 18

Can you use a 401(k) hardship loan to pay off credit card debt?

You could pay off your credit card debt with your retirement funds, but there are likely better options.

Could Trump reinstate the student debt that Biden forgave? Here's what experts say

Millions of student loan borrowers have had their debt forgiven under the Biden administration. Could President-elect Donald Trump claw back that relief?

Business - CNBC - November 20

Kent State football coach Kenni Burns taken to court for unpaid $24K credit card debt

Burns makes nearly $500K annually and is in his second year as Golden Flashes head coach

Sports - CBS Sports - November 20

Trump’s tax cuts and Musk’s Doge show they have no idea about US debt | Jeffrey Frankel

It is often said the tycoons know how to put America’s fiscal house in order – but the smart money says that’s not the case. When the US presidential election was called for Donald Trump, the yield ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

3 ways to have your credit card debt forgiven in the final weeks of 2024

Don't let your high-rate credit card debt follow you into the new year. Take steps to have it forgiven now instead.

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.

Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian missile

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Adani Group Says Its Companies Have Enough Cash to Meet Debt Payments

Adani Group said its companies have enough cash to meet debt obligations, days after a U.S. indictment against founder Gautam Adani sparked a multibillion-dollar selloff in the Indian ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

What legal actions can creditors take if you don't pay your credit card debt?

The legal consequences that can come with unpaid credit card debt could have a big impact on your finances.

Jim Cramer defends cryptocurrency support: 'National debt worries are never going to go away'

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday defended his stance on cryptocurrency.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

‘I’ve no interest in investing more money in the stock market’: I’m debt-free, retired and ignoring the ‘Trump bump.’ What should I do with $400,000?

“I already have $1.5 million in the stock market.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 17

I inherited $200,000. One of my daughters is married with kids, but the other has debts. Do I split my windfall 50/50?

“She has incurred a lot of debt due to the financial strain of a sick pet, a car loan, student loans and an unpaid military home loan.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Public sector pay rises and debt interest costs push up UK government borrowing; Bitcoin nearing $100,000 – business live

UK records the second highest October borrowing since 1993, while crypto-friendly Trump pushes bitcoin towards $100k. The jump in UK borrowing last month ( see opening post ) makes it hard for ...