What to do and say

(InvestigateTV) — Getting a call from a debt collector can feel overwhelming—and intimidating. But consumer advocates say the worst thing you can do is panic or pay right away. Before taking action, it’s important to validate the debt and understand your legal rights. Leslie Tayne, a veteran debt relief attorney, said one of the most…

Colombia Seeks Debt Relief Through Swiss Franc Loans

Colombia is exploring the possibility of issuing loans denominated in Swiss francs, in a bold financial move to manage its growing public debt. Credit: Khairul Abdullah / CC BY 2.0 Colombia is exploring the possibility of issuing loans denominated in Swiss francs—an unconventional and bold financial move as part of its ongoing efforts to manage…

Help asked for to cut stadium debt

Dunedin’s stadium will need more help to reduce debt before the end of its operational life, the Dunedin City Council has been told. At Monday’s council meeting, Cr Lee Vandervis asked what the plan was to pay back council-owned company Dunedin Venues Management Ltd (DVML) debt’s associated with Forsyth Barr Stadium. Dunedin City Holdings Ltd…

Three Steps to Becoming Debt-Free (Even in This Economy)

Eighty percent of Americans are concerned about affordability of everyday living costs regardless of income level, according to consumer research from Equitable. And that was before the stock market took a plunge and tariffs shot up, both of which could kickstart another period of high inflation. With key purchases and even necessities increasingly out of…

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Northwest Republicans help House pass ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ extending tax cuts while cutting Medicaid, increasing debt

WASHINGTON – Northwest Republicans helped the House pass President Donald Trump’s signature tax-and-spending legislation on Thursday, as nearly all GOP lawmakers backed the massive bill even as many of them said they disliked parts of it. Rep. Dan Newhouse of central Washington and Rep. Russ Fulcher, who represents North Idaho, were among the Republican holdouts…