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UBS, Credit Suisse pass stringent Swiss test: regulator

Swiss big banks UBS and Credit Suisse have passed a stress test, regulator Finma said on Friday, noting that the banks are even able to withstand a European debt crisis.

Debt problems ‘impact negatively on people’s health’

Consumer Credit Counselling Service report says debt problems affect people’s relationships and ability to work More than eight out of 10 people with debt problems say their financial difficulties are having a negative effect on their lives, jeopardising their personal relationships, health and ability to carry out their jobs, according to a debt counselling charity. The Consumer Credit …

THL Credit Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

BOSTON — THL Credit, Inc. , a leading provider of junior debt and equity to middle-market companies, today announced that it will report its financial results for its fiscal second quarter 2010 after the market closes on August 9, 2010.

Moody’s cuts Ireland’s credit rating over rising government debt, bad-bank woes, weak growth

DUBLIN – The Moody’s agency cut Ireland’s credit rating Monday, citing the country’s swelling national debt, the unpredictable cost of its

Credit Drives Income Inequality Drives Credit

Credit allows less affluent people to feel richer, but actually makes them poorer. United States – Economic inequality – Poverty – Raghuram Rajan – American Dream

Consumers Clear Credit Card Debt With Professional Debt Relief Organizations

As Credit Card Debt Continues to Accrue, Thousands of Americans Are Able to Clear Credit Card Debt With Help From the Professionals; Total Debt Relief Explains

Effective Credit Card Debt Relief, Consolidation Programs Discussed

With Credit Card Debt a Collective Issue Today in America, National Debt Relief Program Discusses Options and Programs for Reducing and Better Managing This Debt

Citibank credit card charge-offs rise in June

Write-offs of uncollectable credit card debt remained stubbornly high at Citibank for June, as did late payments, bucking an industrywide trend.

Senior overspends, boosts credit card debt

Dear Debt Adviser, I need some advice about my credit card debt , which is close to $19,000. I’m hoping that if I get an income tax refund, I can pay off the worst one which is from a department store. The interest rate is 26 percent.

As consumers slash debt, credit cards boost incentives

CHICAGO (MCT) Only 18 months ago, Wade Thomas had credit card debt of $16,480 on his 20 credit, retail and gas cards. But when the Austin, Texas, travel planner lost his job in July 2009 at a company for which he had worked for 11 years, he decided to use some of his severance package to reduce his debt. Today, Thomas’ combined credit card balance stands at $2,550. read more

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