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Could Trump reinstate the student debt that Biden forgave? Here’s what experts say

The Biden administration has forgiven a record amount of federal student debt. But in about two months, President-elect Donald Trump, a vocal critic of student loan forgiveness polices, will enter the White House. Under Trump, the U.S. Department of Education is likely to abandon…

Diamond Sports reaches key milestone toward exiting bankruptcy

Diamond Sports moved closer to exiting bankruptcy on Thursday after a bankruptcy judge approved its reorganization plan, which slashes the hefty debt load that toppled the company. The green light is a significant milestone for the owner of regional sports…

California Expands Rosenthal Act to Cover ‘Small Business’ Debt Collection

California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 1286 amending the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act’s coverage to certain commercial debt. Prior to this amendment, the RFDCPA’s restrictions applied only to certain debt collectors and creditors collecting consumer debt. The amendments are…

Credit card debt hits record $1.17 trillion, New York Fed research shows

Collectively, Americans now owe a record $1.17 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new report on household debt from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Credit card balances rose by $24 billion in the third quarter of 2024 and are…

US News Today highlights on October 31, 2024 : US Election 2024: High-profile celebrity endorsements for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

US News Today highlights: In today’s dynamic landscape, staying updated on the latest developments across the United States is essential. US News delivers the most impactful and current stories from coast to coast, covering a broad spectrum of topics, including…

30% of student loan borrowers have gone without essentials, like food and medicine, CFPB finds

Nearly a third, 30%, of federal student loan borrowers say they’ve gone without food, medicine or other necessities because of their monthly bills. That grim finding comes from a new survey by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, conducted between October 2023 and January 2024, and including more…

US sovereign credit default swaps rise on election, debt ceiling jitters

NEW YORK, Oct 24 (Reuters) – The cost of insuring exposure to U.S. government debt has climbed to its highest in nearly one year, suggesting investors are getting nervous about a U.S. presidential election outcome that could make the government…

28% of credit card users are still paying off last year’s holiday debt. How to get this season’s tab under control

For some shoppers, the upcoming holiday season may lead to significant credit card debt. Meanwhile, some people are still paying off debt from last year’s gift buying. In fact, 28% of shoppers who used credit cards have not paid off the presents they…

2 in 5 U.S. credit card holders have topped out their spending limit, report finds

Inflation may be cooling, but when it comes to credit card debt more than a third of cardholders are finding themselves in hot water. Roughly 2 in 5 credit cardholders, or 37%, have either maxed out a credit card or…

Biden-Harris Administration Approves Additional $4.5 Billion in Student Debt Relief for 60,000 Public Service Workers, Bringing Total to Over 1 Million Public Servants

Latest relief under Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program brings total loan forgiveness approved by the Administration to over $175 billion for more than 4.8 million Americans The Biden-Harris Administration announced today the approval of approximately $4.5 billion in additional…