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Biden forgives more student loans: 60,000 borrowers will get notices canceling $4.5 billion in debt
The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it was forgiving another $4.5 billion in student debt for over 60,000 borrowers.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program Has Canceled Debt for Over One Million People
An effort to revive and maximize use of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has resulted in student loan forgiveness for over one million people.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
El Salvador gets $1bn US-backed loan from JPMorgan to refinance debt
Deal linked to promise of river conservation is latest example of increasingly popular ‘debt for nature swaps’World - Financial Times - October 17 -
Student-loan borrowers facing financial hardship could get debt forgiveness — if Biden’s new plan survives
Student-loan borrowers struggling financially may have a path toward debt relief if the Biden administration gets its way.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Here's how an 86-year-old grandmother got her nearly $32,000 private student loan debt forgiven
Some lenders of private student loans offer disabled borrowers a way to get their debt forgiven. But the process is difficult to learn about and to navigate.Business - CNBC - November 2 -
Trump and student loans
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story What Trump's win means for student loan forgiveness Advocates are now focusing ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
What debt types does debt consolidation cover?
Debt consolidation can be a smart way to cut down on interest charges — but there are limitations to know about.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
The great wall of debt
Given the pile of maturing financing, 2025 and 2026 will prove challenging years for investorsBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
US finalises $20bn loan to Ukraine
Treasury officials say at least half of the funds could be delivered to Kyiv before end of yearBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $40,000 debt?
Getting rid of your credit card debt is important, but is debt forgiveness the right approach? Here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $15,000 debt?
If you're trying to tackle $15,000 in credit card debt, it's important to find the right strategy first.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $25,000 debt?
With credit card interest rates high, many borrowers may need forgiveness now. But can it cover $25,000 worth of debt?Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $3,000 debt?
Stuck with a $3,000 credit card bill? Here's how to get help now.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
SBA disaster loan fund running low
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SBA disaster loan fund running low Congress is facing more pressure ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
Edmunds.com reported that the average amount owed on upside-down loans climbed to an all-time high of $6,458 during the third quarter.Business - CNBC - October 15 -
American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
DETROIT — A growing number of Americans with auto loans owe more than their vehicles are worth, according to a report Tuesday from Edmunds.com.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says
Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
SBA loan program runs out of money
Click in for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story SBA loan program runs out of money A federal program that provides disaster loans to ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
US expected to pay up to $20bn into G7 loan for Ukraine
Washington’s contribution would follow months of wrangling to secure funding before presidential electionBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
UK will provide $3bn towards G7 loan for Ukraine
US and Japan only member nations still to clarify their contributions to $50bn packageBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Deutsche Bank warns of rising bad loan provisions
German lender posts record third-quarter profits but tells investors to brace again for credit risksBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Home equity loan dos and don'ts to know this November
Want to borrow from your home equity this November? Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do now.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Will a HELOC or home equity loan be better this November?
Not sure if a HELOC or home equity loan will be better for you this November? Here's what to consider now.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Thames Water secures £3bn loan to survive into 2025
The UK's biggest utility company agrees a lifeline to help it last until next October.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Looking for a Last-Minute Loan? Try Shopify
Shopify Capital might come in handy over the holidays for the 2 million businesses that use the e-commerce platform.Business - Inc. - 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.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Everything you need to know about student loans
How do I get my student loan payments, what can I borrow and when do I have to start paying it back?Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Trump’s Win Puts Student Loan Forgiveness Into Question
Trump and Republicans have been very critical of student loan forgiveness.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Former students urged to check for loan refunds
New figures show university graduates could be eligible for refunds worth nearly £200m.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challengeBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Biden Cancels Another $4.5 Billion in Student Debt
The executive decision will help 60,000 borrowers, bringing the total number of public service workers getting loan forgiveness to more than 1 million.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Harris and Trump are equally silent on the expanding US debt
The nation is borrowing to finance current consumption rather than to make much-needed long-term investmentsWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
'Holiday home dream left us crippled with debt'
Families who lost tens of thousands of pounds buying holiday caravans want the industry to change.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Atos Debt Grows as Restructuring Effort Continues
Atos said its debt pile grew in the third quarter as the beleaguered French IT firm seeks to implement a financial restructuring aimed at restoring profitability.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28