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What happens if you don’t pay a medical bill, now that medical debt may not hurt your credit score?
Unpaid medical debt will no longer affect credit scores, according to a new rule from Biden administration regulators who want to mitigate the financial repercussions of those bills.MarketWatch - 2h -
Stryker to Acquire Inari Medical in Deal Valued at $4.9 Billion
Inari makes mechanical thrombectomy solutions designed to treat peripheral vascular diseases. Stryker said the deal would be complementary to its neurovascular business.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
What happens if you deny a credit card debt settlement offer?
There are times when it makes sense to deny a debt settlement offer, but there could be repercussions for doing so.CBS News - 4h -
How to pay less interest on credit card debt in 2025
There are multiple ways to pay less interest on your credit card debt this year. Here are five to explore now.CBS News - 4h -
Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike
Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.CBS News - 15h -
Can you take out a HELOC with high credit card debt?
A HELOC is one of the most affordable borrowing options right now, but can you qualify for one with a lot of debt?CBS News - 22h -
What happens when you lose a credit card debt collection lawsuit?
A few different scenarios could occur if a judgment is issued against you for your old credit card debt.CBS News - 1d -
5 important credit card debt relief moves to make this January
Certain moves may help you break free from credit card debt, experts say. Here are five to explore this month.CBS News - 1d -
New rule bans medical debt from credit reports
A new rule issued by the outgoing Biden administration will ban medical debt from appearing on people's credit reports. It's estimated the move will raise credit scores for around 15 million ...CBS News - 1d -
Speaker Johnson: ‘Intention’ is to increase debt limit in massive Trump agenda bill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that congressional Republicans plan to increase the nation’s borrowing limit as a part of a massive party-line bill that they are crafting that will encapsulate ...The Hill - 2d -
CFPB finalizes rule to remove estimated $49 billion in medical debt from credit reports
Medical debt comprises the largest category of unpaid balances in collections. The CFPB wants to help ensure that doesn't ruin Americans' finances.CNBC - 2d -
Can I qualify for credit card debt forgiveness with a low credit score?
A low credit score could limit your debt relief options — but will it make you ineligible for debt forgiveness?CBS News - 2d -
Biden administration finalizes rule to strike medical debt from credit reports
U.S. consumers will no longer have medical debt appear on their credit reports under to a new rule the CFPB finalized Tuesday.NBC News - 2d -
Medical debt banned from credit reports by new Biden administration rule
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports under a final rule announced by the Biden administration.CBS News - 2d -
New federal rule will remove medical debt from credit reports
A new rule on medical debt could affect millions of Americans' credit scores.ABC News - 2d -
Biden Administration Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The future of the new rule remains in question, however, with President-elect Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House this month.The New York Times - 2d -
CFPB finalizes rule barring medical debt from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday finalized its rule barring medical debt from being included on credit reports, potentially freeing up billions in credit. The finalized ...The Hill - 2d -
Scottish man killed while serving as medic with Ukrainian army
Jordan Maclachlan, 26, died on Friday while serving on the frontline in Ukraine, his family says. A Scottish man has been killed while serving on the frontline with the Ukrainian army, his family ...The Guardian - 2d -
Is it legal for a credit card company to sell your delinquent debt?
There are a few routes your credit card company can take when you're late on payments — including selling the debt.CBS News - 2d -
Less than 1 in 1,000 adolescents received gender-affirming medications: Study
Less than 1 in 1,000 adolescents with commercial insurance received gender-affirming medication over a five-year period, according to a study released Monday. The researchers in the study surveyed ...The Hill - 3d -
What proof must credit card debt collectors provide for a debt?
Debt collectors must provide proof that a debt is valid. Otherwise, they have to stop their collection efforts.CBS News - 3d -
Insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning medical need
Only 30% of beneficiaries who lost a limb in 2016 received a prosthesis within three years, a report found.CBS News - 3d -
Deadly New Year's trend strikes again in Japan
Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat.CBS News - 3d -
‘Financial suffocation’: Argentina’s medics fear impact of Milei’s chainsaw cuts
Workers at main paediatric hospital say quality of care is threatened by president’s economic policy. The Garrahan paediatric hospital in Buenos Aires swarms with patients, parents and medical ...The Guardian - 3d -
The Rastafarians opening up Caribbean cannabis farms to build a flourishing medical industry
After a 2018 amnesty, the government of St Vincent and the Grenadines is now backing Rastafarian growers’ efforts to promote the benefits of marijuana. On Golba Hill on the Caribbean island of St ...The Guardian - 4d -
Healthcare turns to AI for medical note-taking ‘scribes’
Investment in the apps has doubled as Big Tech and start-ups compete to grab share of marketFinancial Times - 4d -
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Hearse carrying Jimmy Carter's casket leaves Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
The hearse carrying the casket of Jimmy Carter left Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Georgia on Saturday, beginning the six-day state funeral for the 39th president who died Sunday at age 100. CBS ...CBS News - 5d -
Israel ramps up strikes across Middle East
The war in Gaza shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Israel turned up the pressure in one of the deadliest weeks of fighting, with nearly 150 people killed. Holly Williams has the latest ...CBS News - 5d -
Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which will be better in 2025?
Both options can help you pay off your credit card debt faster, but one may be a better choice than the other now.CBS News - 6d -
Bumrah strikes in feisty finale but Australia on top
Australia dismiss India for 185 on day one of their series decider but a fired-up Jasprit Bumrah strikes with the final ball of the day to boost the tourists late on.BBC News - 6d -
Sabres Should Strike Big Trade For Rangers Star
The Sabres have an interesting target from the Rangers worth considering.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
3 big reasons to pursue credit card debt forgiveness this January
Debt forgiveness can be a smart way to move forward from your high-rate card debt — especially right now.CBS News - 6d -
Does the United States need a debt limit?
The federal debt limit has no practical value. This suggests that ending it would be a good idea. Yet the laws of unintended consequences suggest that there are unforeseen effects that may be worse ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Kojima Says OD And Physint Were Impacted By Strike
Game designer Hideo Kojima provided an update on his in-development games, including Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, OD, and Physint. Starting with the latter two, both were impacted by the ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
Harry Chandler, medic who survived Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 103
Harry Chandler is the third Pearl Harbor survivor to die in the past few weeks.CBS News - Jan. 1
