Trapped in debt: China’s role in Laos’ economic crisis

The Lao government is seeking to manage the crisis through a range of measures. To stabilise the currency, the authorities have imposed foreign exchange controls and tightened monetary policy. Unable to raise fresh foreign capital to help meet impending debt service payments, the government has resorted to borrowing domestically, selling state assets, increasing tax revenues,…

Will my credit score go up if I settle a debt?

Before pursuing debt settlement, it’s important to understand how this type of debt relief could impact your credit score now — and over time. Getty Images/iStockphoto Getting rid of debt has become a lot harder for many Americans lately, and it’s not just because people are borrowing more (though they are doing that, too). In…

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