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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 - Jan. 6

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 - Jan. 6

‘Evolution not revolution’: Can the private sector help cut NHS waiting lists?

Keir Starmer has vowed to make better use of existing capacity to reduce massive backlog

Financial Times - Jan. 6

France signals fewer spending cuts and tax rises ahead of budget talks

Economy minister seeks to ‘protect growth’ with slightly higher deficit target for 2025

Financial Times - Jan. 6

The big idea: can what you eat change your mind?

From designer drinks to dodgy leftovers, our brain responds to food in surprising ways. Probiotic drinks, brain-boosting superfoods, gut-healthy snack bars: every day we’re bombarded with ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases

Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Can margins expand even more?

And consumer credit

Financial Times - Jan. 6

From dry Jan to filing your tax return: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Trump backs massive single bill for taxes, border and energy

Some Republicans have expressed support for enacting two pieces of legislation, instead of trying to stuff everything into one bill.

Politico - Jan. 5

How to Add Red to Your Wardrobe

Red is often thought of as a statement color, but it can be incorporated into your wardrobe in lots of different ways.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Mind your language: how learning French helped me remove the condom from the wine | Susan McDonald

Le mot juste can be a portal into another world entirely – but make sure you know your chicken from your horse. More summer essentials Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Paw things: how to help your anxious dog

The pandemic unleashed an epidemic of anxiety in dogs. The experts advise patience, positive training and tasty treats. But will it work for John-Paul Flintoff’s pet?. When children get scared, we ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Matt Gaetz can run, but can he hide?

The Ethics Committee’s well-documented conclusions should command the wide attention.

The Hill - Jan. 5

Questions to ask yourself … to declutter your home and organise your life

Sort Your Life Out’s professional organiser Dilly Carter advises on where to start – and how to stick at it. Conduct a space audit – walk all the way through your home, writing notes as you go. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Polish wealth managers warn against tax changes for family foundations

Structure was set up in 2023 to encourage money to stay in the country

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Steep costs of Irish reunification deter Dublin despite tax windfall

Ending division between north and south could lead to €20bn bill every year for two decades

Financial Times - Jan. 5

My grandfather co-signed my cousin’s student loan. After my grandfather died, my cousin skipped town. Will the estate have to pay the debt?

“The loan is now in default, and I have no idea where this grandson is.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

These stock-trading moves can boost your portfolio if the ‘Santa Claus rally’ fails

Despite year-end selling, market conditions look promising for 2025.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

How the US can help to save Georgia from the brink

The West could do more to stand by the Georgians who are protesting the GD’s authoritarian rule and its refusal to expand ties with the European Union.

The Hill - Jan. 4

‘What have we here?’: how asking yourself a simple question can transform the way you think about your life

Forget generic self-help advice and focus instead on the unique set of hang-ups, character traits and personal circumstances that stop you living your best life. One problem with trying to improve ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

‘Adversity can ruin your life. Or give you resilience’: Maya Jama on grit, growing up, and bringing good vibes to primetime tv

She’s the charismatic TV host known for her bombshell struts into the Love Island villa, but Maya Jama didn’t have an easy start. She talks about her tough teenage years, being a ‘late bloomer’, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

DraftKings tests a subscription service as it looks to offset high New York taxes

DraftKings is testing the subscription service in New York, which is tied for the highest tax rate on sports wagering in the country.

CNBC - Jan. 3

While Biden administration withdrew student loan forgiveness plans, there is still debt relief available

After the Biden administration withdrew its sweeping student loan forgiveness plans, borrowers should look into the existing debt cancellation programs.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Nuclear-Energy Stocks Gain After Easing of Hydrogen Tax-Credit Rules

The final rule for clean-hydrogen production would allow some nuclear power plants that are at risk of retirement to produce the gas.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

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 - Jan. 3

Trump's strength, unpredictability can help end war with Russia, Ukraine pres. says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is “strong and unpredictable” and those qualities can be a decisive factor in his policy approach to Russia’s invasion ...

ABC News - Jan. 3

Online traders warned to check tax return status

Deadline looms as Airbnb, eBay and other platforms report individuals’ income

Financial Times - Jan. 3

UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say

The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and Germany

Financial Times - Jan. 3

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 - Jan. 2

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CBS News - Jan. 2

Can you pay to delete collection accounts from your credit report?

A pay-for-delete approach could help your credit, but is it a legitimate option to consider? Here's what to know.

CBS News - Jan. 2

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