How do creditors decide whether to accept a settlement offer?

Creditors weigh more than your offer amount, so what else can improve your odds of reaching a settlement?

Key Takeaways From Day 1 of Todd Blanche Confirmation Hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the permanent role, faced intense bipartisan questioning from lawmakers on Day One of his confirmation hearing. Pressed on his close…

Meghan Markle's show Emmy nomination 'somewhat baffling' due to 'lackluster' ratings: expert

Meghan Markle‘s Netflix series has been nominated for an Emmy Award and experts are calling the nod “somewhat baffling.” Months after “With Love, Meghan” was canceled by the streaming service,…

Beloved cruise spot will be off limits through 2027 as safety concerns linger

A popular cruise line has extended its suspension of visits to a private resort for another year, prompting some passengers to question whether the destination will ever reopen. Royal Caribbean…

Game-changing cholesterol pill wins FDA approval after cutting LDL nearly 60%

Millions of Americans with high cholesterol now have a new treatment option, as the FDA has approved the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor. Merck, the New Jersey-based manufacturer of Lipfendra…

Baltimore Sun owner threatens MD Gov Wes Moore with lawsuit over what he calls a defamatory Epstein link

David Smith, the owner of The Baltimore Sun and executive chairman of Sinclair Broadcast Group, threatened Wednesday to sue Maryland Gov. Wes Moore for defamation over remarks Moore made on…

Trump admin fires US attorney in Seattle minutes after he was appointed

The Trump administration took the fight over who controls U.S. attorney appointments to a whole new level, firing a Seattle-based prosecutor less than an hour after he was picked for…

Blanche faces sharp questioning over Epstein files, relationship with Trump at hearing

During a five-hour confirmation hearing, acting AG Todd Blanche faced bipartisan scrutiny. He was questioned on his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and his personal relationship with President Trump.…

Video shows low Blue Angels flyover at event in Florida

The Navy’s elite Blue Angels are investigating after a low flyover during an event in Pensacola, Florida. One of the jets came barreling so low over the beach that it…

Behind the risks and benefits of letting AI manage your money

Should you let artificial intelligence manage your money? While AI might be able to help you come up with a budget, experts say there are risks. CBS News business analyst…