Tag: sense
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Personal bankruptcies are on the rise. When does it make sense to file?
No one wants to file for bankruptcy, but if you’re heading in that direction, delaying the inevitable may only make things worse. Bankruptcies are still significantly below pre-pandemic levels, but have gone up relative to last year. Personal bankruptcies were up 16% in October from a year ago, as more Americans are seeking debt relief. But…
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Does debt consolidation or debt forgiveness make more sense with bad credit?
Getting rid of high-rate credit card debt can be challenging if your credit score is less than ideal. Getty Images With credit card rates now averaging above 23%, millions of Americans are struggling with their credit card debt. As the interest charges compound, it’s easy for this type of debt to grow out of control,…
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Early 2024 election results could show trends that won’t hold up. Here’s how to make sense of the count.
As polls close across six time zones on election night, millions will be watching to see who the 47th U.S. president will be. But the wait is likely to be a long one for a few reasons that may not be readily apparent. Election results that look like victory for one candidate at 10 p.m.…