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Survey: Nearly 45% Had Credit Card Debt Before Paying for a Wedding 02/14/2023 07:00pm • An early February survey by U.S. News shows that almost five in 10 respondents had existing credit card debt before spending money on a wedding. More survey highlights-- To pay for the wedding, 25.6% carried a balance on a credit card and 11.5% used a personal loan.-- Over 34% say they disregarded t End-of-Year High School Mistakes to Avoid 02/14/2023 07:00pm • Like many high school seniors, Jadyn Lewis thought that once her college applications were submitted, things would slow down a bit. But she says she underestimated how many college preparation and application-related tasks she would still be doing in December and January, like having scholarships to Biden, Yellen warn of 'catastrophe' if debt limit not raised 02/14/2023 04:31pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Tuesday of a potential economic crisis if a deal isn't reached to increase the federal debt ceiling. They raised the alarm during speeches to the National Association of Counties, which was holding a conference in Wa 18% drop since 2020 in people with reported medical debt 02/14/2023 04:29pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people with medical debt on their credit reports fell by 8.2 million — or 17.9% — between 2020 and 2022, according to a report Tuesday from the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. White House officials said in a separate draft report that the two-year dr Indian officials search BBC offices after Modi documentary 02/14/2023 12:40pm • NEW DELHI (AP) — India's tax officials searched BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai on Tuesday, weeks after it aired a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the U.K., the broadcaster said. Rights groups and opposition politicians denounced the move by India's Income Tax Departmen Valentine's Day tips for talking about money as a couple 02/14/2023 12:36pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Money might not be the most romantic topic for Valentine's Day, but talking about finances with your significant other is a key element of a healthy relationship. Money problems are one of the most common reasons couples separate, said Emily Simonian, head of clinical learning at Former Wilmington Trust executive drafts settlement with SEC 02/14/2023 11:35am • DOVER, Del. (AP) — A former executive of the only financial institution to be criminally charged in connection with the federal bank bailout program in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis has reached a settlement with federal securities regulators in a related civil action. In a court filing Tue TikTok 'de-influencers' want Gen Z to buy less - and more 02/14/2023 10:24am • NEW YORK (AP) — At a time when consumers are inundated with so-called social media influencers peddling the latest products online, a slew of TikTok users are leveraging their platforms to tell people what not to buy instead. The trend, called “de-influencing,” is a stark contrast to prior on Pakistan in bailout bid sharply raises natural gas taxes 02/14/2023 09:03am • ISLAMABAD (AP) — Cash-strapped Pakistan sharply increased taxes on natural gas Tuesday to comply with a long-stalled financial bailout, and both industrial and everyday consumers were expected to feel the pain. The government's bid to revive a $6 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fu What mortgage company changes mean for your home loan 02/14/2023 08:57am • It’s been a bumpy ride for mortgage companies lately. Some lenders have gone out of business, merged with other companies or narrowed their focus. And more changes are likely in 2023. What does all this mean for borrowers? Here are answers to common questions, whether you’re shopping for a mortg Asian shares mostly rise ahead of key US inflation report 02/13/2023 11:01pm • TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday, boosted by a rally on Wall Street, as investors waited for U.S. consumer price data due out later in the day. “Sentiments are largely tracking the positive handover from Wall Street overnight, although much is still up in the air,” Yeap Jun Rong, Pakistan set for tax hikes in return for massive IMF bailout 02/13/2023 08:08pm • ISLAMABAD (AP) — Cash-strapped Pakistan will impose new taxes of 170 billion rupees this month in a bid for massive bailout, officials and analysts said Monday, even as they warned the new taxes could accelerate the country's spiraling inflation. The dire outlook from economists and political anal Indonesia promises move to clean energy, but challenges loom 02/13/2023 08:02pm • SAMARINDA, Indonesia (AP) — In Indonesia’s region of East Kalimantan, the country’s dependence on coal is on full display. Driving on the region's toll road, passersby can watch excavators digging coal from shallow pits as trucks filled with the carbon-rich rocks rush by. Under a bridge in Sa How Much Can I Borrow for College? 02/13/2023 07:00pm • The cost of attending college continues to rise, and for many students, paying for their education requires borrowing. A variety of federal student loans are available through the U.S. Department of Education, while private loans are offered by banks and other lenders. Each loan comes with a differe What Credit Score Do You Need for a Personal Loan? 02/13/2023 07:00pm • If you need a personal loan, you may be relieved to know that you can find options no matter your credit score. Lenders consider more than credit score for approval, and many do not set minimum credit score requirements, says Jeff Keltner, senior vice president of business development at online lend