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Tag: Credit and Debt
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Defaults Loom as Poor Countries Face an Economic Storm
Debt-relief efforts are stalling as developing economies are being hit by higher interest rates, a strong dollar and slowing global growth.
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Buying a Home Is Harder if You’re Black
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers says discrimination is holding Black buyers back in all steps of the home buying process, starting with the rejection of a mortgage application.
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Finance Companies Target Exonerated Prisoners With High Interest Advances
Many former prisoners are broke until state settlements arrive. Tiding them over has become a niche market for finance firms. An investment can reap 33 percent interest.