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Lagarde says ‘impossible’ for ECB to always guarantee 2% inflation
Potential price pressure from trade war and debt-fuelled borrowing add to uncertainty, warns central bank presidentFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Is a home equity loan smart in today's economy?
A home equity loan could be the smart way to borrow a large sum of money in today's unique economy. Here's why.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
3 simple (but important) home equity decisions to make right now
Tapping into your home equity can be a smart way to borrow, but there are some decisions to make first.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Bond market strains intensify for Reeves as investors await OBR’s verdict
Fiscal watchdog’s preliminary forecasts based on UK borrowing costs exclude recent rise in gilt yieldsFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Starmer suffers cabinet uprising over UK spending cuts
Opposition grows to plans in areas such as welfare but prime minister insists he will not bend rules to allow more borrowingFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper
High interest rates have put pressure on households, but some borrowing costs are starting to ease, even with the Fed on the sidelines.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Is a $100,000 home equity loan a good idea now?
For some homeowners, a $100,000 home equity loan offers an advantageous way to borrow a large sum now. Here's why.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
How to earn 3% or more on your checking and savings accounts now
Today's high-rate environment is tough for borrowers, but it can pay off for savers who make a few smart moves.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Art lenders issue margin calls as painting prices fall
Borrowers asked to compensate for decline in collateral by swapping in more expensive artwork or supplying cashFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
3 smart ways to use your home equity this spring, according to experts
Your equity can be borrowed against for nearly any purpose, but there are some smart ways to use it this spring.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
How to manage your student loan payments after a layoff
Student loan borrowers who are unemployed have a number of relief options available to them, despite current challenges to the system.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake
An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Union sues Trump administration for shutting down student loan repayment plans
The American Federation of Teachers is suing the U.S. Department of Education for shutting down access to affordable repayment plans for student loan borrowers.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
The Fed holds rates firm—here's what it means for your money
Borrowing costs will drop slightly by the end of 2025, says a newly revised forecast by the Federal Reserve.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
Interest rates will go down gradually, says Bank
Borrowing costs had been widely expected to be left unchanged with inflation, predicted to go up in the coming months.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
HELOC rates fall to a new two-year low: What to know now
HELOC interest rates continued to fall this week, giving prospective borrowers a few timely items to think about.CBS News - Mar. 20 -
US small business agency to oversee student loans
The Small Business Administration will now manage the loans of some 40 million US borrowers.BBC News - 6d -
Dismantling Education Department could cause chaos, experts warn
Trump administration effort to wind down the Education Department could lead to frustration for millions of student loan borrowers, experts say.CBS News - 6d -
Sweden to increase defence spending sharply to 3.5% of GDP
Rise funded largely through borrowing will pay for biggest rearmament since cold war, says prime ministerFinancial Times - 2d -
US projected to default this summer absent congressional action
The debt ceiling, currently at $36.1 trillion, establishes a statutory limit that the government may borrow.ABC News - 1d -
US Debt Will Mean ‘Significant Risks’ for Economy, Budget Office Says
At its current rate of borrowing, the country’s debt as a share of the economy will reach 118% in 2035, the Congressional Budget Office said on Thursday.The New York Times - 18h -
Kuwait tries to kickstart diversification away from oil
Gulf state set to borrow for the first time in eight years as it seeks to catch up with Saudi Arabia and UAEFinancial Times - 11h -
Kuwait tries to kickstart diversification away from oil
Gulf state set to borrow for the first time in eight years as it seeks to catch up with Saudi Arabia and UAEFinancial Times - 11h -
What are today's home equity loan and HELOC interest rates?
If you're a homeowner looking for lower-cost borrowing options, you may consider a home equity loan or HELOC today.CBS News - 4h -
Why the moon will be shades of red, orange and yellow tonight
There's an opportunity tonight to catch the March 2025 "Blood Moon," a phenomenon that colors the full moon in shades of red, orange and yellow during a total lunar eclipse.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Paddy Pimblett offers surprising response to Michael Chandler ‘cheater’ reputation
Chandler has been accused of throwing illegal strikes, ‘fish-hooking’ an opponent’s mouth, and blowing blood from his nose onto a foeYahoo Sports - 4d -
Oscar winner Hamdan Ballal says he was beaten by Israeli soldiers during detention
Oscar winner Hamdan Ballal, his face bruised and clothes still spotted with blood said he was heavily beaten by an Israeli settler and soldiers.NBC News - 2d -
Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, Vatican says
Latest medical update for 88-year-old pontiff said he was responding well to treatment in hospital . Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger and is responding well to treatment in hospital, ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead
Vows by European leaders to increase borrowing to ramp up military spending have reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Trump to sign executive order limiting Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order excluding certain student loan borrowers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
How consumers can protect their finances as federal safeguards crumble
As the Trump administration looks to neuter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, advocates urge borrowers to step up their own defenses around their money.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
How to get equity out of your home without refinancing this spring
Want to borrow home equity without having to give up your low mortgage rate? Here's how to do so this spring.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Draymond Green hits his own 'night night' celebration vs. Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks
After a dagger bucket in the final seconds of the game, Draymond Green borrowed Steph Curry's signature "night night" celebration against the Knicks.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing higher economic uncertainty
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was leaving interest rates unchanged, signaling it wanted further clarity on the direction of the economy before changing borrowing costs for businesses and ...NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Ways to spend — and save — as interest rates stay high and tariffs mount
Consumers should brace for borrowing costs to stay elevated, prices to rise and stock markets to remain on edge for at least a little longer, analysts say.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
Debt limit time crunch could test both parties
House Democrats are sending an early warning shot as the government’s borrowing window inches to a close: winning Democratic support for a debt-ceiling hike will come at a cost for Republicans. The ...The Hill - 2d -
How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?
BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.BBC News - 1d -
Trump administration re-opens student loan repayment plan applications
The Education Department says it's re-opening the applications for income-driven repayment plans, programs used by millions of federal student loan borrowers.CNBC - 1d -
Trump administration re-opens student loan repayment plan applications
The Education Department says it's re-opening the applications for income-driven repayment plans, programs used by millions of federal student loan borrowers.CNBC - 1d -
Trump administration re-opens student loan repayment plan applications
The U.S. Department of Education announced it is re-opening the online applications for income-driven repayment plans, the programs used by millions of federal student loan borrowers to repay their ...NBC News - 22h