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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.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Will enrolling in a credit card debt management program hurt your credit?
Certain debt relief strategies can have a negative impact on your credit — but is debt management one of them?Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
ECB warns low growth and high debt risk Eurozone crisis
Central bank report sounds alarm on potential concerns over ‘sovereign debt sustainability’Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
How to fight the silent debt crisis engulfing the global south
Multilateral institutions must help these countries find the money to stave off climate changeWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Is debt forgiveness a good option right now? Here's what experts say
If you're deep in debt, pursuing this type of relief may be an option — but it won't make sense for everyone.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
5 ways to tackle your credit card debt before the holidays
These useful tips can help you deal with your lingering debt issues before the holiday season arrives.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Will my credit score drop if I pay a credit card debt collector?
Paying off an old debt could have an impact on your credit score — but not always in the way you'd think.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
5 signs you need debt relief before the holidays, according to experts
These subtle red flags may indicate you need debt assistance before splurging on holiday gifts, experts say.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Should you apply for credit card debt forgiveness before the holidays?
For many users, a credit card debt forgiveness program may be worth pursuing now, before the holidays. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - 21 hours ago -
The Bahamas will refinance part of its debt to protect its famous turquoise waters
The Bahamas says it will refinance $300 million of its external debt to free up more than $120 million for marine conservation projects and climate change mitigationWorld - ABC News - 23 hours ago -
German bond investors bet on an end to Berlin’s ‘debt brake’
A key indicator has fallen below zero for the first time as market braces for higher German borrowingWorld - Financial Times - 4 hours ago -
‘I’m young, debt-free and happy-go-lucky’: My boyfriend has $45,000 in debts, two houses, two kids and pays child support. Is he a safe bet to marry?
“Lately, we’ve been discussing the future, including marriage.”Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago -
Palantir’s stock is moving to the Nasdaq. Why investors are cheering the move.
The change positions Palantir for entry into the Nasdaq 100 index, after it joined the S&P 500 several months back.Business - MarketWatch - November 15 -
As Elon Musk Moved to the Right, His Businesses Moved to Texas
The billionaire has rapidly transformed parts of the state, shocking even development-friendly officials: “It was like, ‘Voilà, Elon is here.’”Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Why tech’s titans are moving right
Whatever the outcome of this election, Democrats should realize that Silicon Valley is fleeing from them — and for good reason.Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Trump Makes His First Moves
Also, an attack on Israeli soccer fans. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
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 -
Biden's latest student debt plan would create forgiveness path for borrowers facing financial ruin
The Biden administration introduced a proposal to deliver student loan forgiveness to millions of people experiencing devastating financial hardship.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
How can we help stop deadly drug-resistant infections spreading? Debt relief | Glenda Gray
Millions of lives could be saved if the world would only consider more innovative ways to help poorer nations tackle AMR. Drug-resistant infection, already one of the world’s biggest killers, is ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
U.S. Treasury says debt-auction sizes can remain steady for next several quarters
Agency to auction $125 billion next week, unchanged from last quarterBusiness - MarketWatch - October 30 -
No, Robert Jenrick, former colonies do not owe a ‘debt of gratitude’ for Britain’s legacy of brutality and exploitation | Kenneth Mohammed
As a historian, the UK conservative party leadership candidate should know that the only debt owed is one of accountability and reparation. . Conservative leadership hopefuls Robert Jenrick and ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Sovereign debt is the biggest risk to global growth in 2025, Saudi finance minister says
Global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, prompting the UN to call for urgent reforms for governments and financial systems around the world.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
U.K. government bond yields hit 2024 highs as traders balk at increased debt sales
Benchmark U.K. bond yields hit their highs of the year on Thursday as investors balked at the increased borrowing set out in the government’s budget.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
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 -
Wall Street frenzy creates $11bn debt market for AI groups buying Nvidia chips
Huge loans for ‘neocloud’ groups raise concern over chipmaker’s dominance of artificial intelligence marketBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Why credit card debt forgiveness is worth it even with more Fed rate cuts
Another interest rate cut was just issued. Here's why you should still pursue credit card debt forgiveness anyway.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
China announces $1.4 trillion package over five years to tackle local governments' 'hidden' debt
Authorities in Beijing have ramped up stimulus announcements since late September in an effort to bolster its flagging economy.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy
China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economyWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Shares in UK retailers fall as sector counts cost of NICs tax rise – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy . Yesterday’s cut to UK interest rates doesn’t seem to have ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
What should I do when a credit card debt collector contacts me?
If you've been contacted by a debt collector about old credit card debt, here's what you should do.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
'My 12 hours of uni each week are incredible value'
University fees are rising to £9,535, meaning students will be left in more debt after their course.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Cop29 live updates: Carbon credit trade rules approved, breaking lengthy deadlock
Draft decision on article 6 approved with no objections. UN climate chief Simon Stiell gave a moving speech at the Cop29 opening plenary on Monday, writes Dharna Noor, fossil fuels and climate ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. But that's an improvement
Americans tend to overspend during the holiday season. In fact, some shoppers are still paying off last year's purchases.Business - CNBC - November 12