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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.

When can a credit card company sue you for non-payment?

If your credit card debt goes unpaid for long enough, you could face legal consequences. Here's when it may happen.

Behind on your credit card bills this November? 3 options to consider

Missing credit card payments can have serious consequences, but there are ways to get your finances back on track.

Rivian Reassures Investors With Cost Cuts, Green Credit Sales

Despite weak EV demand, the truck maker said it’s on track to make a gross profit in the last three months of the year.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Global biodiversity offsetting doesn’t work – keep schemes local, say experts

Voluntary standards proposed at Cop16 focus on local like-for-like habitat projects, while critics call the issue a ‘distraction’. International biodiversity offsetting “doesn’t work”, according to ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

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.

Critics say approval of ‘climate credits’ rules on day one of Cop29 was rushed

Agreement on rules paving way for rich countries to pay for cheap climate action abroad breaks years-long deadlock. Diplomats have greenlit key rules that govern the trade of “carbon credits”, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

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 - 4 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.

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.

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.

Granholm warns that cutting EV tax credits would be ‘ceding’ to China

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warned Friday that President-elect Trump’s reported plans to cut consumer subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) would benefit China. “You eliminate these credits, ...

Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago

Electric Vehicle Companies, Battery Makers Urge Trump to Keep Tax Credits

The Trump transition team wants to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases.

Business - Inc. - 6 hours ago

Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates

Fed rate cuts and lending rates do not always experience like-to-like movement. Here’s a quick look at rates, and what to expect moving forward.

Business - Inc. - October 30

What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is set to issue another rate cut this week. Here's what could then happen to mortgage rates.

What's a good HELOC interest rate now that rates are falling again?

HELOC interest rates are on the decline. Here's what a good rate looks like now that rates are falling again.

What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates

Another Fed rate cut is now official. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.

What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates

The Federal Reserve issued another cut to the federal funds rate this week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC rates.

Why mortgage rates are rising despite interest rate cut

Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging.

Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters

Slowdown prompts shift to 50bp reduction, with rate-setters saying borrowing costs are likely to fall further

World - Financial Times - October 23

Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?

Mortgage rates are poised to fluctuate in November, but in what direction? Here's what to know now.

Will HELOC interest rates fall in November?

HELOC interest rates have been falling this fall, but will they continue to do so in November? Here's what to know.

Military suicide rates increased in 2023

Suicide rates in the military increased in 2023, a slight uptick from 2022 that adds to a larger, troubling rise over the past decade. The annual report shows 523 service members died by suicide in ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

2 in 5 U.S. credit card holders have topped out their spending limit

Lower-income earners and older people are more likely to say they've maxed out a card since the Fed starting hiking interest rates.

Nearly 2 in 5 cardholders have maxed out a credit card or come close, report finds

Higher prices and higher interest rates have caused many Americans to use more of their available credit. Gen X is particularly stretched.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Have $20,000 in credit card debt? Here's how much a forgiveness plan could cover.

Credit card debt forgiveness can help you dig out of debt. Here's how much of a $20,000 debt a forgiveness plan can cover.

Stuck with $30,000 in credit card debt? Here's how much a forgiveness plan can cover.

A $30,000 debt balance can be debilitating for your finances. Here's how much a forgiveness plan can reduce it by.

Have $10,000 in credit card debt? Here's how much debt forgiveness could cover.

Pursuing debt forgiveness could substantially reduce the $10,000 credit card debt you're dealing with. Here's how.

Have $15,000 in credit card debt? Here's what a debt forgiveness plan could cover.

If you're dealing with $15,000 in credit card debt, this type of debt relief could offer a reprieve. Here's how.

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