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This week in personal finance
David Gura Jan 11, 2013
We're talking about some of this week's biggest news stories: consumer debt, the new mortgage rules, and gun control.
Philadelphia collects court debt decades later
Amanda Aronczyk Dec 20, 2012
Since 2010, the courts of Philadelphia have embarked on a massive debt collection from ex-offenders. It’s an attempt to collect on $1.5 billion in old fees, fines and forfeited bail owed to the criminal justice system.
Can the U.S. 'foreclose' on Argentina?
Kai Ryssdal Dec 3, 2012
What recourse do creditors have when a sovereign nation decides not to pay its debt? A case study on that question is playing out in U.S. courts.
Occupy debt?
Sally Herships Nov 15, 2012
Occupy Wall Street gets into buying and forgiving debt, but is it good for the economy?
Activists launch debt forgiveness campaign
Jeff Horwich Nov 15, 2012
It's been more than a year since Occupy Wall Street made its debut in New York's Zucotti Park. Tonight a new initiative, 'Rolling Jubilee,' kicks off with an online celebrity telethon.
Study: Changes to student loan repayments benefit the well-off
Jeff Horwich Oct 16, 2012
Today the nonpartisan New America Foundation is out with a report that suggests changes to income-based loan repayment rules are benefiting high-income, high-debt students.
Should you take on debt to help your credit score?
Tess Vigeland Oct 12, 2012
Many of us have heard that in order to keep our credit in good standing, it is actually best to keep some debt on the books. But is there really any truth to this?
Paying for school when you're already in debt
Tess Vigeland Oct 12, 2012
When you pursue higher education with a big debt load weighing you down, it can be hard to figure out how to manage your scarce resources and still achieve your goals.
Advice for when you're drowning in credit card debt
Tess Vigeland Oct 12, 2012
It's a situation facing many Americans -- you're thousands of dollars in debt with seemingly no end in sight. What can you do? MSN's Liz Weston offers some advice.
Weekly unemployment claims fall to four year low
Jeff Horwich Oct 11, 2012
New weekly claims for unemployment fell last week to the lowest level in four and a half years. Elsewhere around the world, the S&P has downgraded the soveign debt of Spain.
