How I Ditched Debt: Newly Single, ‘I Knew I Had to Help Myself’ – NerdWallet (blog)

In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt using a combination of commitment, budgeting and smart financial choices. Their stories may even inspire you to pay off your debt. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.  At age 25, Carrie Smith Nicholson found herself divorced and in debt. Different attitudes toward…

Republicans are planning to deal with the debt ceiling and Hurricane Harvey relief in one giant package – Business Insider

Republicans are planning to attach a provision to raise the debt ceiling to their initial Hurricane Harvey relief package, according to Senate GOP leadership. Sen. John Cornyn told reporters that on Tuesday that the $US7.85 billion aid package to help re-fill FEMAs coffers set to be taken up by the House on Wednesday will likely…

Republicans are attaching the debt ceiling bill to Hurricane Harvey relief this week – Business Insider Australia

Republicans are planning to attach a provision to raise the debt ceiling to their initial Hurricane Harvey relief package, according to Senate GOP leadership. Sen. John Cornyn told reporters that on Tuesday that the $US7.85 billion aid package to help re-fill FEMAs coffers set to be taken up by the House on Wednesday will likely…

US Congress urged to raise government debt limit to help Texas relief as state faces up to $180bn of damage – The Independent

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Sunday challenged Congress to raise the governments debt limit in order to free up relief spending for Hurricane Harvey, a disaster that the governor of Texas said had caused up to $180bn (£138bn) in damage. Harvey, which came ashore on 25 August as the most powerful hurricane to hit…