Survivors of violence could see debt erased as N.Y. law goes into effect
A new law in New York makes it the eighth state to provide a path for coerced debt relief for survivors of domestic violence.
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A new law in New York makes it the eighth state to provide a path for coerced debt relief for survivors of domestic violence.
About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.
With the markets so volatile, many people across the country are concerned about what that means for their financial futures.
With credit card debt at a record $1.2 trillion, experts are urging cardholders to rethink their strategies before the costs outweigh the rewards.
In the race to earn points, miles and cashback, more Americans are finding themselves stuck in a cycle of credit card debt.
Florida has the second-highest credit delinquency rate in the nation, according to WalletHub.
CBS News Miami's Joe Gorchow reports how the man is working his way out and the nonprofit that helped him out.
A new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows all major loan categories are on the rise, with credit card balances topping $1.2 trillion-dollars.
Nearly 60% of Americans don't have enough money put away to handle common financial emergencies, according to Bankrate.
Matt Schulz, a credit card analyst with LendingTree, says it's nearly impossible to tackle credit card debt without a good feel for how much money is coming in and going out of your household on a regular basis.
Miami ranks 4th in the nation for the most non-mortgage debt, according to Lending Tree. Orlando ranked 7th while Tampa rounded out the top 10.
Americans struggling with credit card debt hope relief will come with more expected interest rate cuts later this year.
The Fed has slashed borrowing costs for the first time in more than four years. Here's how that would impact people with credit card balances.
Consumers tacked on an additional $27 billion in credit card spending in the second quarter, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said.
More Americans are maxing out their credit cards, especially younger people. CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor spoke with a finance professor and shared her solutions.
Credit card debt hit a record $1.13 trillion at the end of 2023, while delinquencies have surged more than 50% from a year ago.
If faced with a sudden loss of income, more than half of Americans say they worry they wouldn't have enough savings to cover a month's living expenses.
U.S. economy continues to plow ahead, as holiday shoppers shell out more on gifts this year than predicted.
A significant number of Americans are only making the minimum payment on their credit card debt
Financial expert Craig Kirsner has some tips to help dig out from credit card debt.
With annual percentage rates topping 20%, it's more important than ever to lower your credit card debt. These tips can help.
The Consumer Federation of America handled nearly 600,000 complaints in 2022
"It's hard to overstate how bad it would be," one expert said. Everything from Social Security payments to your retirement fund could get hit.
Credit card debt is up 17 percent in the past year
Inflation is causing many people to lean on credit cards to cover monthly expenses and most people are having to pay heavy interest on that debt.
Rescue efforts are continuing in Venezuela one week after deadly back-to-back earthquakes.
Fan Fest at Bayfront Park is free and open to the public through July 5.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
The men, ranging in age from 20 to 54, were arrested in a joint operation involving the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, the Human Trafficking Task Force, the City of Miami Police Department, and Homeland Security.
Carriers including Avianca, Breeze, and JetBlue are rapidly expanding routes and capacity to capitalize on the newly available space.
Rescue efforts are continuing in Venezuela one week after deadly back-to-back earthquakes.
Fan Fest at Bayfront Park is free and open to the public through July 5.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
The men, ranging in age from 20 to 54, were arrested in a joint operation involving the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, the Human Trafficking Task Force, the City of Miami Police Department, and Homeland Security.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."