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Have $50,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.
With a credit card balance that high, the right debt forgiveness program could help you save a substantial amount.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Have $40,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.
The right debt forgiveness program could lead to hefty savings on a $40,000 debt. Here's how.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Have $35,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.
If you're facing $35,000 in credit card debt, debt forgiveness could have a big impact on your balance. Here's how.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds
Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
What will a debt collector do if I can't pay old credit card debt?
There are a few different strategies debt collectors can use when you're unable to pay off what you owe.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
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 -
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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
Credit card debt just hit a new high. Here's how to tackle yours now.
The total amount of credit card debt nationwide just keeps climbing. Here's how to get rid of your card debt now.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Why credit card rates remain high, even after interest rate cuts
Credit card interest rates stand near a record high.Top stories - ABC News - 4 hours ago -
28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. How to get this season’s tab under control
Americans tend to overspend during the holiday shopping season and this year will be no different, experts say.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
‘She can’t even buy groceries or put gas in her car’: My friend’s husband died, leaving her with three young children, no job and $15,000 in credit-card debt
“She is planning to sell their house and should net between $75,000 and $100,000 on the sale of the property.”Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
Mr. Musk Goes to Washington — With a $2 Trillion Agenda
Donald Trump tapped the tech mogul to co-lead an effort to slash government spending, but questions abound over how such an initiative would actually work.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
U.S. deficit tops $1.8 trillion in 2024 as interest on debt surpasses trillion-dollar mark
The shortfall was more than 8% from the previous year and the third highest on record, the Treasury Department said Friday.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
The Quarter-Trillion-Dollar Rush to Get Money Out of China
Chinese residents, worried about growth, have been illicitly moving billions of dollars out of the country, using everything from crypto to fine art.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Global public debt will hit $100 trillion by year-end, says IMF
The IMF warned of the risks posed by unsustainable public debt levels.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Trump, Harris tax-break costs soar to more than $12 trillion
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been proposing a slew of new tax cuts and credits over the course of their campaigns, and are even adding to the list in the ...Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Beijing considers $1.4 trillion borrowing increase to support economy: Reuters
Fresh stimulus would help local authorities resolve off balance-sheet debtBusiness - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Musk draws skepticism with call for $2 trillion in spending cuts
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s call for “at least” $2 trillion in cuts to federal spending is drawing skepticism from experts as the billionaire tech magnate cements himself as one of former President ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
China Reveals $1.4 Trillion Plan to Bail Out Local Governments
The support package came after smaller measures were announced to jump-start growth. Economists said it was not big enough to address China’s sluggish economy.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Tesla surpasses $1 trillion in valuation in the wake of Trump's victory
Tesla returned to the $1 trillion club Friday, after its stock surged in the days following Donald Trump's presidential election victory.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Countries Weigh How to Raise Trillions for Climate Crisis at COP29
Low-income countries need at least $1 trillion a year to manage climate change. Donald Trump’s victory just made that more difficult, but options exist.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Will Elon Musk be able to cut $2 trillion from US government spending?
The Tesla CEO claimed he could slash US spending by eradicating “waste”.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits
Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergentBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
China to boost lending for stalled property projects to $560bn
Beijing is trying to restore confidence in economy amid prolonged real estate slowdownBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Can I get a HELOC with a 580 credit score?
Tapping into your home equity with a poor credit score could be tough— but it may not be impossible. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
How will filing for bankruptcy impact my credit score?
Bankruptcy can help you wipe the financial slate clean — but it can also do some serious damage to your credit.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers
The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Tucker Carlson credits demons for the invention of nuclear technology
Ex-Fox News host makes bizarre claim on Steve Bannon’s podcast, days after saying a demon attacked him in his sleep. Demons that Tucker Carlson claimed attacked him as he slept were also ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager
Money manager tries to catch up with rivals as investors shift into unlisted assetsBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
‘Positive’ medical debt credit reporting is a Trojan horse
Congress shouldn’t be fooled and let a Trojan horse hurt consumers by nullifying state laws and the CFPB’s effort to get medical debt off credit reports.Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Credit Agricole's Shares Fall After Mixed Results
Credit Agricole reported a smaller-than-expected fall in net profit for the third quarter of 2024 but softer revenue missed views, sending its shares lower.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
What Trump's campaign credits its success to
President-elect Donald Trump's campaign told reporters about the strategy it says largely contributed to its success. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the details and Aaron Navarro reports on Vice ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?
Once heavily scorned because of fraud and poor outcomes, carbon trading is likely to be high on the agenda in Baku. For the next two weeks, countries will gather on the shores of the Caspian Sea in ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Trump and Harris would add trillions to the national debt. Here’s why it could lead to higher costs for households.
The combined cost in new debt of former President Donald Trump’s and Vice President Kamala Harris’s tax and spending proposals would dwarf those put forward in previous election cycles, according ...Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
If Musk and Trump want to cut federal spending by $2 trillion, they’ll have to come for Social Security and Medicare
Musk is talking big cuts. Something’s got to give.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
How Trump Superfan Elon Musk’s Plan to Cut $2 Trillion in Spending Could Mean Economic Chaos
The GOP candidate has spoken of making the billionaire CEO in charge of a ‘Department of Efficiency,’ but experts warn those dramatic reductions could mean instability and turmoil.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
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 - 6 days ago