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Debt collector scam targets Hoosiers

Indiana’s General Attorney has issued a high warning to all Hoosiers of a widespread scam that involves bogus debt collectors trying to steal the identity of consumers and putting them in significant financial losses.


ICICI Bank moves debt tribunal to recover Rs 150-crore Subhiksha debt

ICICI Bank moves debt tribunal to recover Rs 150-crore Subhiksha debtICICI Bank moves debt tribunal to recover Rs 150-crore Subhiksha debt


Sovereign debt fears overblown: IMF

Investors have overestimated the risk of default in debt-burdened advanced economies, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday


Debt recovery regime rapidly progressing: Fitch

Debt recovery regime rapidly progressing: FitchDebt recovery regime rapidly progressing: Fitch


New Debt Relief Program Seeks To Assist 100,000 Women With Financial Problems

The program specifically targets women, but has now open its doors to assist men too. Nationwide — Debt Help For Women is a national program that offers an exclusive service to help women reduce or eliminate their credit card debt.


Debt Adviser: Creditor settling for less unlikely

This is regarding when negotiations take place in paying off creditors when they accept pennies on the dollar just so they’ll receive something on the account. Can people who are able to make the regular debt payments do that? Will any of creditors accept an offer for, let’s say, $3,000 to close that $5,000 account


Debt Advice Group Launch New Debt Management Site

Debt Advice Group announce the launch of a new debt advice website providing help and debt solutions for people in financial dire straights, reports Andy Hygate from www.debtadvicegroup.org.uk


Credit unions may opt for mergers with tough challenges on horizon

SOME Irish credit unions will likely merge their operations as the movement battles through challenges ahead.


Credit Agricole gets lift from investment bank arm

Shares in Credit Agricole jumped as much as 6% Thursday after France’s third-largest banking group said growth in its domestic retail business and a strong investment banking performance more than offset further losses from its Greek unit.


Debt MFs vs FDs: Who gives better returns?

The question of debt mutual funds verses fixed deposits has been going on for a long time. Which one serves better for the conservative investor?