I paid off $11,000 of credit card debt in 18 months while still traveling, shopping and living my life
I racked up over $11,000 in credit card debt traveling, shopping and dining out. Here's how I paid it all off in under two years.
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In pictures: Protests over inequality, rising living costs turn violent across France
Protests over inequality and living costs drew an estimated 410,000 people across France, with clashes in several cities for a second straight weekend.
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthis
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones, while the Houthis claimed attacks on airports and energy sites amid rising regional supply risks.
Why Israel’s latest assault on Hebron is so significant for the West Bank
Mass expulsions, blockades and expanding settler control in Hebron threaten to devastate the West Bank economy.
Marc Lore’s Wonder bets on Texas, automation and user-built restaurants as it mulls IPO
Wonder is leaning into automation and user-built restaurants as founder Marc Lore prepares the startup for a potential IPO.
What Democrats and Republicans fear most about each other: CNBC survey has the answers
The economy is still a key issue in the 2026 election, but voters are concerned about Trump testing the bounds of the office and Democratic Socialist polices.
Will a new code end 'rip-off parking charges'?
The prime minister says a new code will end "rip-off parking charges" - but will it work?
Firms 'holding back' on new jobs ahead of Budget
Some businesses say they want to see employment costs come down in the October Budget.
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How families are cutting the cost of Halloween as spending grows
Families are turning to homemade costumes, swaps and second-hand outfits to keep it affordable.
Heating oil costs 'more than double' ahead of winter
Middleton in Teesdale has no mains gas supply so many residents use expensive heating oil.
Budget 2026: No more fat to trim for 'squeezed middle'
As the chancellor finalises his first Budget, how are the "squeezed middle" feeling about costs?
Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.
Democrats, voting-rights groups challenge Trump's bid to block Alaska Senate certification
Lawsuits filed by candidate Mary Peltola and a voters' rights group challenge Trump's preemptive efforts to block a Democratic Senate victory in Alaska.
Biotech stocks are surging. How investors can play the new drug innovation boom
Biotech stocks are rallying as clinical wins, M&A and new drug technologies revive the sector. Here are the ETFs and stocks analysts favor.
About 25,000 rally in Madrid in support of Spain’s state pension scheme
Demonstrators want pensions to remain indexed to inflation and the gender pension gap to be eliminated.
AI funding fears rattle Wall Street. Here's how we're adjusting our portfolio
The rotation out of AI stocks benefited several defensive Club stocks.
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American embassies tighten security as Iran threat warnings intensify ahead of U.S. midterm elections
A memo from DNI director Jay Clayton said Iran is in the "advanced stages" of planning attacks against Americans.
Retail investors are not more sophisticated than 30 years ago, says former hedge fund manager
Retail investors trying to beat the market by buying individual stocks and complex exchange-traded funds may be better off with broad market index funds.
Why Israeli tourists and investors are unsettling Cypriots
Cypriots say the influx of Israelis is threatening local businesses and pushing communities out of their neighbourhoods.
An ex-bookkeeper spent $375 to launch a sewing business: 'I hadn't felt so sure about something like that in a long time'
Eric Lugo runs Stitch Lab ATX, a sewing studio that offers group classes and events to teach basic sewing skills.