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Arts
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

Questions to help you get 'financially naked' with your partner

Open and honest financial conversations strengthen relationships and are essential for couples to navigate their future together.
Boston real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Jade Warshaw to Caller With $48K in Debt Expecting $40K Settlement: 'Money Can't Solve Bad Habits'

Money alone cannot solve poor financial habits; education on financial principles is essential for lasting change.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'If you are using credit cards to take out cash, you need to cut up your card' - money experts share their credit card dos and don'ts

Credit cards can be very dangerous from a financial well-being perspective, if used irresponsibly. The temptation to use one to fund a big holiday or a new sofa that you can't afford can be seriously tempting.
Relationships
Law
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Dave Ramsey Tells Tutor With $24,000 IRS Debt to Pay the Government First in Her $94,000 Debt Snowball

Prioritize IRS debt over other debts due to its unique enforcement powers and penalties.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Leisure centre and lido operator enters administration

Fusion Lifestyle announced on 1 April that it had appointed administrators after a prolonged period of financial difficulty. The charity cited rising operational costs, reduced government funding, and post-pandemic recovery challenges as the causes of its financial struggles.
London politics
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
4 days ago

Credibur hits 2B in debt facility volume on its private credit infrastructure platform

Credibur has connected clients managing €2 billion in structured debt portfolios to its continuous monitoring and reconciliation platform, achieving this milestone six months after its pre-seed funding.
Venture
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Your money questions: Is it possible to switch my mortgage from the bank to a local credit union?

Switching mortgages to credit unions is increasingly common as members seek local financial management and competitive interest rates.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why your credit score might be slipping even if you're doing everything right

The average American's FICO score is now down to 714 - a two point decline over the course of the last year, reflecting a troubling trend in credit health.
Education
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

The Treasury just declared the U.S. insolvent. The media missed it | Fortune

The U.S. government is insolvent, with liabilities far exceeding assets and significant unfunded obligations.
Retirement
fromIndependent
1 week ago

There are millions of euro stuck in 'dormant accounts' - here's how to get yours back

Many funds remain unclaimed in state hands despite efforts to locate their rightful owners.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Individual insolvencies surge 18% as experts warn households are at 'breaking point'

Individual insolvencies in England and Wales surged 18% year-on-year to 11,609 in February 2026, driven by rising borrowing costs, persistent inflation, and accumulated debt affecting households across income levels.
#bankruptcy
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

More young people are filing for bankruptcy, lawyers say. Here's why.

Bankruptcy filings among young adults have increased due to high living costs, stagnant wages, and easy access to credit.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 weeks ago

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old Capital Markets Union plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China by unifying fragmented national financial markets and redirecting €10 trillion in citizen savings from bank deposits into investments.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 weeks ago

ED Transfers Defaulted Loan Collection Duties to Treasury

With roughly nine million student borrowers in default, the Treasury Department will "assume operational responsibility for collecting" on those loans, the Education Department announced Thursday. The move is ED's latest effort to render itself obsolete as part of the Trump administration's plan to eliminate the department. This is the 10th interagency agreement it has signed to share with or spin off functions to other federal agencies.
Education
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Common disputes small businesses face and how to avoid them - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Small businesses must prevent common disputes through clear communication, well-defined agreements, and transparent governance to avoid costly disruption and operational delays.
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Super Settlement Spike - Above the Law

Arbutus and Moderna settled a long-running patent dispute over lipid nanoparticle technology used in mRNA vaccines, ending one of the most valuable patent assertions in history.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Why Chasing More Revenue Won't Fix Your Financial Struggles

Pursuing revenue growth without stabilizing internal systems, costs, and processes amplifies inefficiencies and creates fragile, unsustainable businesses instead of profitable ones.
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

A new lawsuit demands 'immediate' student-debt relief for millions

Student-loan borrowers sued the Education Department demanding immediate debt relief for eligible SAVE plan enrollees, arguing the government must process discharges under existing law despite ongoing litigation.
Online marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
4 weeks ago

Balancing Credit Building with Credit Caution - Social Media Explorer

Build credit steadily and intentionally through consistent, responsible use rather than aggressive account opening, as time and payment history matter more than rapid activity.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Verification is the new credit score

The mortgage industry's core challenge is data confidence and reconciliation across multiple independent systems, not processing speed, as traditional credit scores cannot validate the consistency and reliability of increasingly complex data sources.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

What changes are coming to credit score files and what does it mean for you?

Your credit file (or credit report) is a detailed, six-year history of your borrowing, repayment behaviour, and financial public records. It includes payments for credit cards, loans, mortgages, mobile contracts, and utilities. Lenders check credit files to decide whether to approve applications and what interest rate to offer.
EU data protection
Law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 weeks ago

Legal Groups Push for Mandatory Disclosure of Litigation Funders

Third-party litigation funders must disclose their involvement in federal civil cases through a proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)(A) to establish uniform disclosure requirements across inconsistent federal courts.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Overdrawn, underpaid and over it: how four people conquered their debt mountains

Debt affects 84% of UK adults, with rising borrowing rates driven by cost-of-living pressures, while shame prevents many from seeking help until reaching crisis point.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Water firms sent bailiffs to tens of thousands of homes for debts under 1,000

Tens of thousands of bailiff visits occur annually across English and Welsh water companies, with significant variation in enforcement practices and inconsistent protections for vulnerable customers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Private credit didn't fix middle-market CRE. It delayed a reckoning

Private credit's market expansion masked fundamental inefficiencies in commercial real estate lending that now surface as refinancing accelerates in a higher-rate environment.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

UK Supreme Court rules Spain cannot avoid 120m renewable energy debt by claiming state immunity

The court concluded that Spain had effectively waived its immunity from enforcement proceedings by signing up to the ICSID Convention, which obliges member states to recognise and enforce arbitration awards issued under the framework.
Intellectual property law
#student-loans
Education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Student-loan borrowers just got more time to prevent their tax refunds from being seized.

The Department of Education temporarily paused wage garnishment and tax-refund seizures to give defaulted student-loan borrowers extra time to arrange repayment.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 months ago

Student loan borrowers: The Education Department is garnishing wages for millions in default. Here is who is affected and how much they can take | Fortune

Federal wage garnishment for defaulted federal student loans has restarted, allowing up to 15% of after-tax wages to be seized, affecting millions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's been decreed: something must be done about student loans in England

English university students face a student loan crisis where above-inflation interest rates cause debt to grow faster than repayment, prompting government and opposition parties to propose competing reform solutions.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Higher education

Student loan borrowers: The Education Department is garnishing wages for millions in default. Here is who is affected and how much they can take | Fortune

fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

When money is scarce, every choice counts: Bank, cash, or credit?

I have not touched a paper note for months. I don't even have money to pay for a taxi. Now we walk a lot, for long distances. Palestinians in Gaza use the Israeli currency, the shekel, in their daily transactions, and depend on Israel to supply banks with new banknotes and coins.
World news
#litigation-finance
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Higher education

As Litigation Finance Grows, Law Students Have Opportunity To Get In On It Early - Above the Law

Law schools increasingly recognize litigation finance as essential knowledge, with programs like Certum Group's fellowship providing hands-on experience in how capital funds complex litigation.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

3 Questions For A Litigation Funding Startup Founder (Part I) - Above the Law

Lauren Harrison co-founded Signal Peak Partners to provide litigation finance for early-stage commercial disputes, leveraging her 25+ years of complex litigation experience.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

As Litigation Finance Grows, Law Students Have Opportunity To Get In On It Early - Above the Law

Law schools increasingly recognize litigation finance as essential knowledge, with programs like Certum Group's fellowship providing hands-on experience in how capital funds complex litigation.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Clock ticking' on financial stand-off -regulator

The Independent Football Regulator warns the Premier League and EFL must urgently resolve their financial dispute or face regulatory intervention to restructure support payments.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

How does a personal loan work? From bank loans to alternative financing options - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Personal loans are unsecured borrowings repaid in fixed monthly installments, approved based on credit profile and income, commonly used for debt consolidation, emergencies, and home improvements.
Business
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Money experts on the pros and cons of borrowing - and whether they have any loans themselves

Debt can be categorized as good or bad depending on whether it finances appreciating assets or depreciating expenses, making strategic borrowing potentially beneficial despite cultural stigma against all debt.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Private Loan Exchange Launches As Federal Lending Tightens The Screws On Law Students - Above the Law

Federal student loan policy changes have reduced graduate student borrowing options, forcing law students toward private loans, prompting AccessLex Institute to launch a nonprofit-curated private loan directory.
Law
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Former auctioneer who was jailed for stealing is hit with judgment of 45,000 for outstanding debts

A former auctioneer jailed for client theft faces a third judgment of €45,000 from the property services watchdog for unpaid debts from improper conduct findings.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Reeves fixated on 'dysfunctional' borrowing rules, says IFS

The IFS urges replacing rigid single-number fiscal rules with a broader 'fiscal traffic lights' framework to reduce gaming and dysfunctional policymaking.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hamilton face insolvency fear if loan debt not paid

Hamilton Academical faces administration unless it repays a secured loan to The Funding Globe, which holds a charge amid unresolved ownership and unpaid payroll borrowing.
#late-payments
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

What are my rights as a borrower? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Taking out a loan can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory. Questions pile up fast. How much can they charge me? What happens if I miss a payment? Can they call my workplace? Here's what most borrowers don't realize. Singapore's Moneylenders Act grants you significant legal protections. These aren't suggestions lenders can ignore. They're enforceable rules backed by the Ministry of Law. Every licensed money lender operating in Singapore follows them. No exceptions.
Law
#private-equity
fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

Private equity's playbook to shake off the zombies: meet the continuation vehicle | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

Private equity's playbook to shake off the zombies: meet the continuation vehicle | Fortune

#insolvency
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection

Saks Global has secured roughly $1.75 billion in financing, the New York company said as filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday in the Southern District of Texas. The private company said that stores will remain open as it restructures company debt, meaning that it will honor the programs it has for customers. Suppliers and employees will be paid, Saks said.
US news
Wellness
fromIndependent
2 months ago

How to use the snowball method to pay off your Christmas debt faster

Increase loan repayments gradually to create a snowball effect that accelerates debt reduction and make 2026 a focused year for a debt detox.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

At least 3.7m unaccounted for as liquidators appointed to investment firm

Provisional liquidators were appointed to Strand Investments & Finance Ltd (123 Financial Services) after suspected misappropriation left at least €3.7m unaccounted and clients affected.
#personal-finance
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Retirement

If you do these 7 things to save money, you have a level of financial discipline most people lack - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Retirement

If you do these 7 things to save money, you have a level of financial discipline most people lack - Silicon Canals

World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Public debt: A ticking time bomb about to explode?

Global public debt is nearing $100 trillion and exceeds historical norms, becoming a structural economic burden while growth remains insufficient.
#uk-insolvency
Business
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Barclay brothers given six weeks to strike deal to avoid bankruptcy

Howard and Aidan Barclay must secure creditor-backed IVAs by 17 March or face potential bankruptcy after HSBC launched proceedings over Logistics Group debt.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

County council facing 'effective bankruptcy'

"If we don't get what we need [in terms of extra government help] then a Section 114 Notice will come in, which is effective bankruptcy. We'd then get administrators come in, in effect - they'd then make a plan for where the money gets spent in Worcestershire. It would be a catastrophe. We're going to have to halt projects that were put into the budget by the previous administration, things that maybe were 'nice to have', but we can't afford them."
UK politics
Education
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

SEND crisis: Vast majority of councils warn of insolvency and call for reform amid huge deficits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Eight in ten councils expect insolvency by 2028/29 due to rising SEND high-needs deficits unless the Government writes off deficits and reforms the system.
Real estate
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

We Finally Paid Off Our Last Piece of Debt. I Didn't Expect It to Backfire Like This.

Paying off an installment loan can temporarily lower a FICO score by reducing credit mix, active account history, and account age, despite good payment behavior.
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Spirit pilots appeal to lenders to back airline's overhaul in bankruptcy, reject liquidation

In an unusual appeal, the unionized pilots of Spirit Airlines have written to the company's bondholders to urge them to continue backing the company's reorganization in bankruptcy court, and to reject a liquidation "that would destroy South Florida's hometown airline." The open letter, written on behalf of the Spirit contingent of the Air Line Pilots Association, comes after the union and management settled on a revised contract late last year that provides economic concessions designed to cut labor costs.
US news
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Banker who used joint account to pay for affair stripped of millions in court fight

A former Goldman Sachs banker was stripped of £4m after a divorce for secretly spending joint marital funds on an expensive mistress.
#debt-management
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My husband burned down our house then the bank threatened repossession'

A domestic abuse survivor faced financial ruin and prolonged legal obstacles after her husband's arson and financial sabotage, but halted repossession by paying the mortgage.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: I'm afraid I'm on the verge of another bad financial decision

Consult a financial adviser, involve family, and evaluate housing near care to choose a reversible retirement location that fits health, budget, and social needs.
Business
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Never Learned the Most Important Money Lesson When I Was Young. Now I'm Dealing With the Difficult Consequences.

Refinance the 38% personal loan and prioritize paying high-interest credit-card balances while improving credit score before applying for debt consolidation.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Gibson commission lawsuit settlements face objections

Mullis objects unless the court clarifies the settlement excludes homebuyers' separate commission-damages claims, and urges rejection if the release covers those claims.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

A GC's Guide To The Modern Merger: Mastering Complex Transactions In Uncertain Times - Above the Law

Law departments must prepare for perpetual uncertainty in M&A by implementing due diligence, integration, entity management, compliance mitigation, and technology strategies.
Real estate
fromNew York Focus
1 month ago

How Disputed Math Allegedly Helped a Bank Win a Brooklyn Home for $100

In over 1,250 foreclosures, lenders' allegedly illegal interest calculations were baked into auction minimum bids, enabling banks or investors to repurchase properties for $1,000 or less.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

5 Common Bank Fees You Can Usually Get Waived, If You Know What You're Doing

Many common bank fees can often be reversed or waived if customers ask, negotiate, and reference bank policies.
UK news
fromCity AM
2 months ago

Professional services firms facing 'polycrisis of confidence'

C-suite leaders at mid-sized professional services firms have widely adopted Gen AI but prioritize finance, cash flow and new business over AI as a growth driver amid tax-related demotivation.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

UWM, DeCiantis deny contract interference in AIME-Sweeney suit

Sweeney alleges AIME and UWM pressured her, withheld agreed payments, and covered up financial misconduct; defendants deny allegations and seek dismissal.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How Your M&A Deal Could Go Sideways Even After Closing

Clear, specific working capital definitions, aligned incentives, and neutral arbitration prevent costly post-closing disputes and preserve relationships.
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