CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – 01/18/10) – Credit card debt continues to be a serious issue facing a growing number of Americans. One could argue that the U.S. economy itself is entirely built on the premise of consumer spending and consumer debt. Yet credit card debt can quickly spiral out of control, particularly during the Christmas shopping season. And now it’s time to pay the piper. The damage …
MediaNews holding company restructures debt (Daily Breeze)
January 18, 2010 By
The holding company that owns the Daily Breeze, Los Angeles Daily News and Long Beach Press-Telegram has agreed to restructure $930 million in debt, the Denver-based firm announced late Friday.
Deutsche Bank Says Buy Irish Bonds Versus Spanish Debt on Growth (Bloomberg)
January 18, 2010 By
Jan. 18 (Bloomberg) — Investors should buy Irish 10-year government bonds and sell Spanish securities because Ireland has less debt to sell the rest of this year and its exports may help the economy grow faster, Deutsche Bank AG said.
Make a vow: No new debt (MSN Money)
January 8, 2010 By
To dig yourself out of runaway debt, you must change your spending behavior. First put away your credit cards, then follow a 5-point plan to get back on track.
UPDATE: UK Lawmakers Seek Clarity On Government Debt Reduction Plan (Fox News)
January 6, 2010 By
UPDATE: UK Lawmakers Seek Clarity On Government Debt Reduction Plan
UPDATE: UK Lawmakers Seek Clarity On Government Debt Reduction Plan (Nasdaq)
January 6, 2010 By
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- A key committee of U.K. lawmakers has urged the government to provide greater clarity on its debt-reduction plans, adding to the pressure on the treasury to step up its fiscal-consolidation efforts.
Adrenaline rush is over, cheers to consolidation (Business Standard India)
December 30, 2009 By
While 2009 was an exceptional year for investors in equities and gold, 2010 could be much subdued. Returns from debt instruments, though, are likely to improve.
French public debt hits record (Malaysian Mirror)
December 30, 2009 By
PARIS – France’s public debt soared to a record 75.8 percent of output in the third quarter, official figures showed Wednesday, a week after Paris got a warning on its credit standing. Read more…
French public debt hits record (AFP via Yahoo! News)
December 30, 2009 By
France’s public debt soared to a record 75.8 percent of output in the third quarter, official figures showed Wednesday, a week after Paris got a warning on its credit standing.
