Struggling Debt Bankruptcy

My friend declared bankruptcy. Can creditors still go after him for child support, back taxes and student debt?

“Most of those old debts are credit-card debts.”

MarketWatch - 1d

Student loan borrowers may find bankruptcy harder under Trump

The Biden administration's more lenient policy toward student loan borrowers filing for bankruptcy may come to an end with the election of Donald Trump.

CNBC - 2h

Jets are sticking with struggling Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback

Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets’ starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him in what has been a disappointing season

ABC News - 2d

LeBron's jumper is off, and the Lakers are struggling on offense

LeBron James is in quite the shooting slump, especially from long distance

ABC News - 1d

3 reasons to consider credit card debt forgiveness this December

This month could be an ideal time to settle your credit card debt for less than what you owe. Here's why.

CBS News - 2d

World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries

The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.

The New York Times - 1d

What credit card debt relief options work best with bad credit?

A damaged credit score can complicate the debt relief process, but you still have plenty of options to consider.

CBS News - 1d

3 ways seniors can lower their credit card debt in 2025

If you're a senior with high-rate credit card debt, it helps to start exploring these three options now, before 2025.

CBS News - 1d

Bundesbank chief calls for softer debt brake to increase investment

German central bank president Joachim Nagel urges Berlin to relax rules to address defence and infrastructure shortfalls

Financial Times - 14h

How to keep your credit card debt low during the holidays

Swiping that plastic can be tempting when shopping over the holidays. Here's how to avoid it.

CBS News - 4h

BNPL Fuels Black Friday Weekend Buying, and Risks of Spiking Debt

Buy Now Pay Later companies processed over $9 billion worth of purchases on Cyber Monday alone, as consumers increasingly used deferred payment options on their credit cards.

Inc. - 2h

3 credit card debt relief strategies to consider for 2025

If you want to break the credit card debt cycle in the new year, these strategies could come in handy.

CBS News - 29m

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Steps Down Amid Chipmaker’s Struggles

Pat Gelsinger stepped down after nearly four years at the helm of the onetime highflying company, Intel said Monday.

The New York Times - 1d

Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here’s why

Slowing sales and company-specific struggles have put pressure on Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which will report quarterly earnings this week.

CNBC - 1d

Constellation Brands to sell Svedka vodka to Sazerac as wine and spirits segment struggles

Constellation Brands will sell its Svedka vodka brand to alcoholic beverage company Sazerac in the coming months.

CNBC - 1d

Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here's why

As shoppers look for value, dollar stores might seem to be logical destinations.

NBC News - 1d

2 months on, North Carolina residents still struggling to recover from Helene

December has delivered snow and biting cold, a different type of storm from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged western North Carolina in late September. Hundreds of people whose homes were destroyed ...

CBS News - 18h

North Carolina residents struggle with Hurricane Helene recovery amid cold weather

Several North Carolina counties opened warming shelters for people without heat access or who were displaced by Hurricane Helene last September. Some are enduring the cold while living in tents as ...

CBS News - 18h

Why ‘Dollar’ Discount Chains Struggle to Lure Penny-Pinching Shoppers

Despite offering inflation-weary consumers low prices and good value, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar are losing customers to big box rivals with better mobile shopping options.

Inc. - 40m

U.S. investors watch French budget mess amid memories of eurozone debt crisis

Bond-market participants in the U.S. and abroad were zeroing in Tuesday on the possibility that French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government could fall and assessing whether this could turn ...

MarketWatch - 23h

Trump’s economic plans may encounter a problem many Americans know all too well: Crushing debt

None of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for boosting domestic production have “a chance” unless this happens, says one economist.

MarketWatch - 23h

Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical

Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has “lost his eyesight” after contracting an infection