Heres todays ranking of the top 10 most-read international stories among Chinese people. We want to help you get a sense of whats trending in the Chinese language sphere. 1. Malaysia begins nationwide lockdown Tuesday 2. The WHO says the search for Covid-19 origins has been poisoned by politics 3. China gives the most debt…
Owing money and missing repayments can be stressful, so the last thing many people in financial difficulty need is to be charged more money for help getting their debt under control. Thats why Consumer Protection urges consumers to choose free debt management advice where possible over other high-cost options. While debt management service companies may…
Around 43 million Americans owe $1.5 trillion in federal student loan debt, an enormous number with broad economic implications. Student debt has been shown to hamper small-business growth, prevent young families from buying homes, delay marriages and inhibit people from saving for retirement. Emotionally, too, the effects are wide-ranging. A 2017 study showed students with…
WASHINGTON At the beginning of April, White House chief of staff Ron Klain gave proponents of student debt cancellation a glimmer of hope when he announced President Joe Biden had asked the Education Department to prepare a memo examining his legal authority to wipe out debt through executive action. “Hopefully well see that in the…
Editorial Independence We want to help you make more informed decisions. Some links on this page clearly marked may take you to a partner website and may result in us earning a referral commission. For more information, see How We Make Money. American consumers had a total of $820 billion in credit card debt at…
Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but that doesn’t affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. Feeling overwhelmed by credit card bills, student loan payments or other debts? Seeking out debt relief can help you get your financial obligations under control. Debt relief can take…
After more than a year of navigating lockdowns, mandates and COVID-19 protocols, small-business owners are starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. But the debt many needed to take on to weather the pandemic still casts an ominous shadow. In 2020, 79% of small employer firms (up to 499 employees) reported…
Amazon.com Inc. AMZN 0.19% said it has agreed to acquire the Hollywood studio MGM in a deal that the e-commerce company is betting can jump-start its Prime Video streaming platform and position it to compete with industry heavyweights including Netflix Inc. and Walt Disney Co. The purchase, which was unveiled Wednesday morning, has an equity…
Selects editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles we think our readers will find useful. We may receive a commission when you click on links for products from our affiliate partners. In an effort to help younger generations learn how to be debt-free and combat money taboo among the Latinx community,…
Its no secret that many consumers have debt. Even if theyre up-to-date on payments, it may feel like its hard to get ahead of larger balances. Thats why some consumers consider debt relief services. Debt takes on a variety of forms, including credit cards, car loans, bank loans, mortgages or medical bills. Debt relief services…