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A man walks past a currency exchange office in central Moscow on Feb. 28. The U.S. and its allies have imposed severe economic sanctions on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine.

3 things to know as Russia heads to a historic debt default

Apr 12, 2022
Events over the past week have brought Russia precariously close to its first default on foreign debt since the Bolshevik Revolution over a century ago.
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A woman walks past a board showing currency exchange rates of the U.S. dollar and the euro against Russian ruble in Moscow on Feb. 22. Russia owes over $100 million in interest rate payments for two bonds on Wednesday as fears grow the country will defau

Fears are growing that Russia will default on its debt. Here's what you need to know

Mar 16, 2022
Russia owes interest payments on two dollar-denominated bonds on Wednesday. If it doesn't pay, the country could go into default.
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Business
Nearly 40% of student loan payers are helping someone else pay off their student loans, a new study found.

'A Family Affair': Others Often Chip In To Help Pay Off Student Loans

Oct 01, 2020
Student debt doesn't only affect the person who goes to college. Nearly 40% of student loan payers are helping someone else pay off their student loans, a new study found.
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Economy
President Trump's proposed budget projects federal deficits until 2035.

Whither The Deficit Hawk: Changing Attitudes On Budget Red Ink Among The GOP

Feb 11, 2020
William Hoagland, who for years helped shape GOP budget policy, says the public just doesn't see rising deficits as a major issue at a time when the economy is doing well.
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Business
When Kelly O'Brien went to work at Fidelity Investments a year and a half ago, she was excited to learn the company would contribute to her student loan payments.

A New Benefit: Some Companies Help Workers Pay Down Student Loans

Feb 25, 2019
Some employers are offering benefits that pay down student loans. They say it's a popular way to recruit younger workers who are struggling with college debt.
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China Unbound
Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Sun Baohong defended her country's involvement in the continent at a news conference in July. "There is no debt trap with Africa," she said.

A New Chinese-Funded Railway In Kenya Sparks Debt-Trap Fears

Oct 08, 2018
China has become the biggest lender on the African continent. The Nairobi-to-Mombasa railway is a symbol of Kenya's ambitions. But critics say China is saddling Kenya with unsustainable debt.
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Politics

$1 Trillion Deficits To Return, National Debt To Rise, Projects CBO

Apr 09, 2018
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released its first 10-year economic outlook to factor in the GOP's 2017 tax cuts and a recent two-year spending deal.
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The Two-Way
A mural displays notable historical figures and a fading Puerto Rican flag on a dilapidated building in San Juan earlier this month. Between its public-sector debt and money owed pension funds, the U.S. territory is grappling with more than $120 billion

Puerto Rico Embarks On Historically Huge Debt Protection Hearings

May 17, 2017
Between its public-sector debt and what it owes pension funds, the U.S. territory's bills exceed $120 billion. That makes for some difficult decisions in court, which opened hearings Wednesday.
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The Two-Way
People carry a large Puerto Rican flag as they protest looming austerity measures amid an economic crisis in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Monday. The May Day demonstrations come as the island faces a Monday deadline for reaching a deal on debt payments, or e

Puerto Rico Eyes Options As It Faces Debt Deadline — Again

May 01, 2017
The island has been struggling with a massive debt burden for nearly two years, and protection from lawsuits are about to expire. An oversight board could initiate a bankruptcy-like process.
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The Two-Way
Richard Cordray, shown here at a March 2015 hearing, directs the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has proposed new rules to overhaul the multi-billion dollar debt collection industry.)

Regulators Draw Up New Rules To Stop Abusive Practices By Debt Collectors

Jul 28, 2016
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau receives more complaints about debt collection than any other issue.
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Your Money
Mosaic Life Care, formerly Heartland Regional Medical Center, in St. Joseph, Mo.

Nonprofit Hospital Forgives Debts And Stops Suing So Many Poor Patients

Jun 02, 2016
Scrutiny by Sen. Charles Grassley and an investigation by NPR and ProPublica led a Missouri hospital to give $17 million in debt relief. Will other nonprofit hospitals follow suit?
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Economy
Puerto Rico faces a financial crisis with a debt of $72 billion.

As Debt Talks Hit An Impasse, What's Next For Puerto Rico?

Jan 24, 2016
Negotiations to restructure the U.S. territory's significant debt hit a speed bump Friday. As Congress considers its next step, economist Rosario Rivera explains the origins of the financial crisis.
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All Tech Considered
Personal finance writer Helaine Olen.

Can The Best Financial Tips Fit On An Index Card?

Jan 08, 2016
Yes, according to an economist who wrote a blog post that went viral in 2013. Now he has expanded the basics in a book, The Index Card.
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The Two-Way
Puerto Rico's governor, Alejandro Javier Garcia Padilla, shown here in an appearance in Washington this month, has been urging Congress to allow the commonwealth to seek bankruptcy protection.

Puerto Rico Says It Will Miss $37 Million In Bond Payments This Week

Dec 30, 2015
The island's government warns that time is running out for Congress to address its fiscal problems. Puerto Rico has been reeling from the effects of declining population and a long recession.
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Parallels
Radwan Mahmoud, a Syrian refugee, works as a laborer on a construction site in Lebanon. He's supporting 12 family members and earning about $16 a day. With a population of just over 4 million, Lebanon is host to more than 1 million Syrian refugees.

As War Drags On, Syrian Refugees In Lebanon Sink Into Debt Trap

Dec 10, 2015
Barred from legal work in Lebanon, Syrian refugees are accumulating huge debts as they struggle to pay for rent and other necessities.
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It's All Politics
A woman looks on at the U.S. Capitol in 2013 after the last government shutdown. Congress has made no progress toward avoiding a government shutdown when it will run out of funding Sept. 30.

Iran Deal Looks Like A Done Deal, So Here Are The Next Crises For Congress

Sep 03, 2015
President Obama may have secured enough votes to keep his Iran deal in tact, but potential problems loom for Congress on the debt ceiling, highway funding and a possible government shutdown.
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Your Money
In the years before the Great Recession, many Americans piled up too much credit card debt. Now, they seem to be a little wiser about using plastic, says<strong> </strong>Richard Cordray, who heads the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Watchdog: Consumers 'More Responsible' With Credit Card Debt

Aug 10, 2015
Before the Great Recession, many Americans piled up too much credit card debt. Now, they seem to be a little wiser about using plastic, says the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Your Money

From The Silents To Millennials, Debt Burdens Span The Generations

Jul 29, 2015
The silent generation is still paying off mortgages, and baby boomers aren't done with student loans. A new study by Pew Charitable Trusts also shows fewer millennials are taking on mortgages.
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The Two-Way
Alejandro Garcia Padilla, the governor of Puerto Rico, discussing the commonwealth's budget earlier in 2015.

Puerto Rico's Governor Wants Lenders To Wait For More Than $73 Billion Debt Payments

Jun 29, 2015
In a televised address, the governor said he'll ask international creditors to give Puerto Rico easier terms, starting with a delay in payments. He also warned his people of coming budget cuts.
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Education
In 22 states, people who default on their student loans can have professional licenses suspended or revoked. The percentage of Americans who default on student loans has more than doubled since 2003.

States Review Laws Revoking Licenses For Student Loan Defaults

Apr 08, 2015
Montana could soon dial back laws that allowed defaulters to have their professional and driver's licenses revoked after failing to pay back debt.
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Economy
Construction workers in Washington, D.C., in December. The latest jobs report will further drive the "misery index" to its lowest level in more than half a century. But economists say meager wages and big debts are still problems.

More Jobs, Less Inflation Drive Down 'Misery' — So Where's The Joy?

Mar 07, 2015
With unemployment dropping, the "misery index" is at its lowest level in more than 50 years. So why aren't Americans feeling cheerful? Economists say meager wages and big debts are still problems.
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Parallels
A woman wrapped in a Greek flag makes her way in to a demonstration to support the new anti-austerity government in Athens on Thursday.

In A Twist, Greeks Demonstrate In Favor Of Their Government

Feb 08, 2015
Greece's new prime minister gave his first speech to Parliament Sunday. His nation was eager to hear his plans to revive the country's ravaged economy while also ending unpopular austerity measures.
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Business
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, says nonprofit hospitals could be breaking the law by suing patients and docking their pay.

Senator 'Astounded' That Nonprofit Hospitals Sue Poorest Patients

Jan 22, 2015
NPR and ProPublica have been reporting about nonprofit hospitals that seize the wages of lower-income patients. Sen. Chuck Grassley says hospitals doing that could be breaking the law.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

The Debt Collector is Calling: Nevadans Struggle With Unpaid Bills

Jul 30, 2014
Almost half of Nevadans have some debt that has been sent to collections, according to a recent study by the Urban Institute. The Silver State leads...
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Caesars Sells Properties To Manage Debt

Mar 04, 2014

Caesars has the highest debt of any major gaming company, and has struggled with its balance sheet. Will this latest deal fix financial problems?

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