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Secured vs. unsecured debt: Everything to know now
Knowing what's at stake with secured and unsecured debt could help protect your assets.CBS News - Feb. 13 -
A sovereign debt restructuring furniture review
What have we learned from the recent spate of government bankruptcies?Financial Times - Feb. 12 -
Does bankruptcy clear tax debt?
Clearing your IRS tax debt by filing for bankruptcy may not be as simple as you think.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Angola’s sanctions debt mystery — solved?
No one expects the Ost-West Handelsbank! (Or do they?)Financial Times - 2d -
How to qualify for debt relief in 2025
If you want to qualify for debt relief this year, it helps to first know the requirements for each option.CBS News - 45m -
How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for reducing that debt, starting with looking at your spending habits.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Americans are piling on debt at a furious pace, as tariffs loom
Credit-card bills and car loans swelled at the end of 2024.MarketWatch - Feb. 13 -
How Trump Could Get Us Into a Debt Crisis
A blowup will be sparked not by government spending but from political malpractice.The New York Times - 2d -
Why you should consider debt relief this March
Several factors indicate a tough March for consumers with debt. Find out what you can do about it.CBS News - 1h -
Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which is better with inflation rising again?
Increasing inflation could have an impact on the type of debt consolidation it makes sense to pursue right now.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
What happens if a creditor wins a debt lawsuit against you?
There are a few things that could happen if a debt collector or creditor prevails against you in court.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
3 simple ways to take control of your credit card debt this February
Between today's high rates and the recent uptick in spending, it's time to get your credit card debt under control.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
MTG at DOGE hearing: National debt is 'enslaving our nation'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., delivered her opening statement at the first hearing for the House DOGE subcommittee. She said the American people are in "debt slavery" to those the country ...NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Wall Street nears sale of $3bn of debt tied to Musk’s Twitter buyout
Billionaire’s close ties to re-elected US president have piqued investors’ interestFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Americans' credit card debt reaches new record high: Federal Reserve
Americans' household debt is at a new all-time high $18.04 trillion, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.ABC News - Feb. 13 -
Ronald Reagan’s budget czar warns of ‘Trump’s $30 trillion debt disaster’
David Stockman was the O.G. ‘DOGE’ hatchet man.MarketWatch - 6d -
Banks Sell $4.7 Billion of X’s Debt, in a Sign of Investor Demand
The social media company is attracting investor interest because of Elon Musk’s close ties to President Trump and a recent jump in revenue.The New York Times - 6d -
Debt consolidation programs: 4 things to know before enrolling
A debt consolidation program could be a smart debt relief option to use, but there are a few things to know first.CBS News - 5d -
3 things to say (and 3 not to) when asking for credit card debt forgiveness
The debt forgiveness negotiation process is a delicate dance, and just one wrong move could cause big issues.CBS News - 5d -
UK housing market debt falls as older generations pay off mortgages
Fewer first time buyers have been able to get on housing ladder, Savills data showsFinancial Times - 4d -
Ethiopia bond investors accuse IMF over debt relief
Debtholders committee says government finances boosted by jump in coffee and gold exportsFinancial Times - 3d -
What is the rule of 72 for credit card debt (and why does it matter)?
The rule of 72 exposes the true cost of procrastination when it comes to credit card debt. Here's how it works.CBS News - 2d -
Despite DOGE, Trump's agenda calls for adding trillions of dollars to U.S debt
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk have sent shock waves through the federal government by attempting to take a hatchet to certain agencies in the name of ...NBC News - 1d -
Appeals courts blocks Biden student debt relief plan
An appeals court ruled Tuesday to block former President Biden’s Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) income-driven repayment plan that lowered monthly payments for some borrowers and quickened the ...The Hill - 1d -
What is the credit card debt statute of limitations (and why does it matter)?
Understanding the statute of limitations on your credit card debt can have a big impact on how you handle it.CBS News - 1d -
Trump floats using DOGE savings to pay Americans, pay down debt
President Trump on Wednesday said his administration is considering using some of the money saved from Elon Musk and his team slashing government spending to pay down the federal debt and ...The Hill - 20h -
Small Businesses Will Be Subjected to ‘the Fury of Debt Collectors’ for Covid Loans, According to Senate Dems
Proposed legislation could hurt struggling small businesses, Senator Ed Markey warns.Inc. - Feb. 7 -
RFK Jr. had up to $1.2 million in credit card debt — what experts say about tackling high balances
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent financial disclosures show a "massive" amount of credit card debt, according to experts.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
Trump has two strong options to defuse the U.S. debt time-bomb. He should use them.
AI-fueled productivity growth, combined with realistic and constructive immigration reform, would put the U.S. economy on more solid footing.MarketWatch - Feb. 8 -
Ray Dalio to the Trump administration: Cut debt now or face an 'economic heart attack'
Dalio stressed that governments are responsible, and that leaders should make a pledge to reduce the U.S. budget deficit from 7.5% to 3% of GDP or resign.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
Ray Dalio to the Trump administration: Cut debt now or face an 'economic heart attack'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Hedge fund titan Ray Dalio issued a fresh warning about the U.S. economy, warning of dire consequences if the Trump administration does not cut the country’s debt.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Credit card debt hit a record $1.21 trillion — here's why 'no one should be surprised,' expert says
Credit card balances rose in the fourth quarter of 2024, the New York Fed found. Consumer spending continues to remain strong, despite high borrowing costs.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
Nearly 100K protest Belgian plans to cut social services in strategy to reduce debt
Close to 100,000 protesters have thronged the center of Brussels while airports and public transport were largely paralyzed as trade unions took their ire to the streets over drastic plans of the ...ABC News - Feb. 13 -
Credit card debt hit $1.21 trillion. Here's why 'no one should be surprised,' expert says.
Collectively, Americans now owe a record $1.21 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new quarterly report on household debt from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.NBC News - 6d -
Credit card debt hits a new record high: 3 ways to tackle yours now
Credit card debt has skyrocketed in recent months, and if you're carrying a balance, it's time to fix the issue.CBS News - 6d -
Wall Street banks have sold almost all $12.5bn of debt tied to Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase
Investor perception of debt has changed since Donald Trump’s election victoryFinancial Times - 6d -
One-third of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings: Survey
Millennials were most likely to have more debt than savings, with 42% falling into that category.The Hill - 6d