February 2022

Angela Littwin, Ronald D. Krist Professor of Law at the University of Texas at Austin Law SchoolNearly 30 years ago, a federal law allowed married couples to consolidate their federal student loan debt through a short-term US Department of…

A Massachusetts businessman has been convicted of fraudulently soliciting more than $13 million in federal coronavirus pandemic relief loans, federal prosecutors have said. Elijah Majak Buoi, 40, of!--GVCST>!-->…

Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger-backed outside fund manager Li Lu is quick to say, "The biggest risk in investing isn't price volatility, but whether you're going to suffer a permanent loss of capital ". So it may be obvious that…

The names of thousands of businesses who have received billions of pounds from Covid-19 loan schemes must remain confidential under new government rules to only publish state grants of £500,000 or more.The higher threshold was introduced…

Mortgage payments are usually due on the first day of the month. However, if you are buying a new home, when is your first mortgage payment due after your loan closes? It's not an exact science, but knowing when to expect your first…

Lignite Energy Council promotion, hiringmike holmes was named executive vice president of research and development for the Lignite Energy Council and continues in his role as technical advisor to the North Dakota Industrial…

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The cost and availability barriers of electric vehicles can limit access for carpool and food delivery drivers, as well as small business owners whose fleets may travel a small number of miles on the road. But at…

FORT WORTH, TX, February 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colonial National Mortgage, a Division of Colonial Savings, FA is Excited to Welcome Mortgage Lending Veteran Myron Hackman to Colonial's growing retail lending division. Hackman brings…

Retired teachers' lawyer Domnic Kimatta during his appearance before the National Assembly Education Committee at Continental House in 2014 The widow of a Nakuru lawyer has filed a counterclaim against businessman Narwar Singh, who…

Building your credit history can be as simple as checking your credit report for errors and improving your on-time payment history. (iStock) Having good credit can help you get favorable terms on a number of products, from…

Regarding activity in 2021BBVA channeled €35.4 billion in sustainable finance, split between different solutions for wholesale clients (corporate and institutional), corporate, retail clients and socially responsible investing. On…

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CHANDLER, AZ — A Valley high school student is giving back to teachers struggling with student debt through a service project that could now become a regular scholarship.For many Valley educators, the uncomfortable conversation about debt…

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Buy landlocked property Buying a landlocked property can be somewhat different from buying a house with road access. On the one hand, it is often sold at a significant discount, since there is no direct route that allows…

Q: When scammers call about an auto warranty renewal offer, I typed in "1" and found a live person. When they ask me what car I have under warranty, I say a '46 Buick. They hang up quickly. Cheryl Causey A: And…. GW A: There may be help…

SINGAPORE — After six months of trying to repay banks, lenders and creditors, Christine (pseudonym) has finally filed for bankruptcy over a huge debt. The 37-year-old Malaysian nurse working in Singapore is the victim of a butcher shop…

Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe rules regarding small business taxes have changed significantly over the past two years. This year is no exception, as many of the various pandemic-era deductions and deferrals come to an end. The…

By Andrew PaulsonCSLP, Lead Student Loan Consultant and co-founder of our partner site StudentLoanAdvice.com The Public Service Loan Forgiveness or PSLF is the well-known holy grail of loan forgiveness programs. Unlike most other loan…

Insurers would be required to cover infertility services under a proposal put forward by Oregon lawmakers, which moved after a similar bill failed last session. The plan aims to make assisted…

Getting a credit card in your name can help you build a good credit history, which can come in handy later when you're ready to buy a car or a house. But do you need a co-signer for a credit card if you're new to using credit?If you are…

The act of borrowing and lending has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, but Upstart Holdings Inc. says it is bringing a new approach to the practice through artificial intelligence and is seeing growing reception to the process. The fintech…

Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $49,032,200 HUD-insured loan for the acquisition of a 312-unit multifamily property in Houston, Texas. The transaction was initiated by Shana Daby of…

Senate Republicans recently passed a bill that immediately pays off the state's $1.2 billion Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt to the federal government and replenishes the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reserve Account.…

Small businesses are the backbone of Southeast Asia's economy, but many struggle to get working capital loans because they don't have a traditional credit history or collateral , say the founders of Finance companies. The fintech,…

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Posted February 15, 2022 The federal government's gross debt profile is expected to increase by 92.11%, from 70.85 billion naira in 2022 to 136.11 billion naira in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund. The Washington-based…

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Council passed a budget of nearly $13.3 million last week, which is an increase of more than $400,000 over the current municipal budget. At just over $12 million, municipal operating expenditures account for nearly 91% of the…

Navient (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images If you don't qualify for Navient's student loan forgiveness, try these options…

KanawatTH/iStock via Getty Images Lipper Refinitiv The big news on Thursday February 10 was the report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing that the consumer price index (CPI) for January rose more than expected for the…

ERTC Today and ScottHall have launched a new quiz to help employers determine if they are eligible for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) and how much they can claim.New York, U.S., February 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --The Employee…

A new TD Bank survey claims nearly a third of couples experience financial infidelity, such as hiding a major purchase or having secret debts. (iStock) Just in time for Valentine's Day, TD Bank revealed how couples in serious…

What to know about buying a home in Washington DC Being a first-time homebuyer in Washington DC can seem like a daunting prospect; most houses in the district are extremely expensive. But there is also good news. You could be…

Warren Buffett said: “Volatility is far from synonymous with risk. So it may be obvious that you need to take debt into account when thinking about the risk of a given stock, because too much debt can sink a business. Above all,…

Loan approval rates from all types of lenders continue to rise in very small increments, according to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index released Feb. 8.the report includes loan approval rates through January 2022. While approval…

Banks that operate more like fintechs are outperforming more traditional competitors on certain financial products, researchers from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp have found. The study used a new measure of technology adoption in banks…

Jira Pliankharom/iStock via Getty Images Overview: The calming of the European debt market and the second consecutive drop in the German two-year yield weighed on the euro. It briefly fell below $1.14 in the European morning.…

NEWARK, NJ - An Atlantic County, New Jersey, construction company and one of its owners have reached a settlement agreement with the United States in which they admitted to violating the False Claims Act by taking a Paycheck Protection…

If your school has defrauded or misled you, you may be able to apply for a loan release through the…

If homeowners insurance companies didn't face enough problems this year, here's another one to think about: A Miami company is now offering cryptocurrency-based mortgages. Some insurance reps are cautiously optimistic about the…

Many people entered 2022 thinking the stock market was heading for a full-blown crash. And so far, that hasn't happened. But it has been a volatile number of weeks for equities, with the market…

New Hampshire Public Radio Posted: 02/05/2022 16:46:54 Modified: 02/05/2022 16:45:12 The Manchester NAACP and New Hampshire Community Loan Fund are working together on a pilot project to…

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Our goal at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, hereafter referred to as "Credible", is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we promote the products of our partner lenders who pay us…

6 Steps to Selling a Home by Owner If you've weighed the pros and cons and want to sell your home yourself, it's time to think about the steps in the process. With this roadmap in mind, you'll be ready to navigate the…

In partnership with municipal authorities, foundations and public broadband services, Arctaris aims to increase access to affordable high-speed Internet in rural and urban marketsBOSTON, February 03, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arctaris Impact…

Many people believe in one of two common myths when a parent dies in debt, said Chicago estate planning…

Deep Singh lived off white bread for months to qualify for a home loan under the government's tough new lending rules. The Wellington man says he ate once a day - losing 8 kilograms in the process - and worked seven days a week at two…

Almost £9billion has been wasted on personal protective equipment, he revealed tonight.In a staggering illustration of government waste, much of the Covid kit was faulty or unused before its expiry date.Ministers also paid hugely on odds…

Feb 1 (Reuters) - AT&T Inc (TN) said on Tuesday it will spin off from WarnerMedia in a $43 billion deal to merge its media properties with Discovery Inc (DISCA.O) and will also reduce its dividend of almost half.AT&T shareholders…

Scotland is aiming to advance island leadership, in a project to establish not one but six carbon-neutral islands, a Scottish government spokeswoman has said. The Scottish government sees this as an opportunity for island communities to…