Monthly Archives: August 2022

The best personal loans of August 2022

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Guy Reffitt, first Capitol rioter convicted at trial, gets a January 6 record of over 7 years behind bars

Prosecutors argued that Guy Reffitt’s conduct on January 6 amounted to domestic terrorism. DOJ Guy Reffitt and his teenage daughter, Peyton, addressed the court at his sentencing Monday. Prosecutors fell short arguing that Reffitt’s conduct should be considered domestic terrorism. The Justice Department had recommended that Reffitt receive an 15-year prison term. Guy Reffitt, the…

Revlon soars 121% as post-bankruptcy surge continues after judge approves $1.4 billion loan

Reuters / Brendan McDermid Revlon stock surged 121% on Monday after a judge approved a bankruptcy loan for up to $1.4 billion.Revlon filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June after suffering a COVID-19 induced slowdown to its business.Since filing for bankruptcy, shares of Revlon surged more than 670% as investors bet there may be…

The best personal loans for home improvement of August 2022

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Gen Z is racking up credit card debt almost three times as fast as everyone else as inflation sinks in

Credit card consolidation can be a strategic move to pay off credit card debt and pay less in interest over time. Wera Rodsawang/Getty Gen Z is having a harder time paying off their credit cards as inflation increases. Compared to a year ago, credit card balances for younger people increased by 30%, VantageScore data shows….

Student-loan borrowers in public service will face ‘inordinate confusion and harm’ if Biden fails to extend temporary relief, 20 state attorneys general say

MA Attorney General Maura Healey Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General The Education Department announced a waiver through October 31 to expand student-debt relief for public servants. 20 state attorneys general called on the department to extend the waiver and prevent confusion. They want to ensure all public servants have the time they need to…

Senate candidates Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman have wildly different personal finances, new congressional financial disclosures show

Comparing the financial disclosures of both US Senate candidates shows wildly different personal finances. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images and Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz have submitted financial disclosures as they run for US Senate in Pennsylvania. The disclosures reveal wildly different personal finances between the two candidates. Oz owns millions in various…