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Between financially helping his parents and losing income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeremy Mazza landed into serious credit card debt. Relief came from a source he wasn’t expecting: his partner, Ginna Lambert, who had come into a small inheritance. She suggested “investing” part of her bounty in their shared future by lending small amounts to Mazza that he could apply toward his debt. It took a bit of convincing. “To have to ask for money when I was the provider and had parents who themselves were asking for money, I didn’t want to follow in their footsteps and be taking,” Mazza says. “But that’s not what this was, this was a caring thing.” Mazza and Lambert approached the situation with open communication and specific loan terms. And for them, it’s paying off: Mazza estimates his credit score went up by about 150 points. The couple, who live in Richmond, Virginia, are getting married this year, and they hope to buy a home soon as well. “I had a very, very, very … [Read more...] about In Your Debt: How couples can team up on debt repayment

President Biden pronounces Rishi Sunak's name wrong SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Joe Biden was seen "stumbling and screaming" during his latest public speech, according to his conservative Republican critics. Fox News host Sean Hannity noted President Biden's struggle to explain his own policies during his trip to the Steamfitters Local 602 in Springfield, Virginia. The trip - just ten miles from Washington DC - comes amid questions over President Biden's fitness to run for a second term. Related articles Four arrested after student, 19, 'raped then dumped and run over' Whoopi Goldberg erupts after school failed to search 6yo shooter Mr Hannity told viewers: "Joe Biden is having a … [Read more...] about Joe Biden ‘screams and stumbles’ as latest bizarre rambling speech sparks ridicule

Jeremy Hunt explains why inflation is so high from a coffee shop SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Chancellor is ruling out tax cuts until inflation is dramatically reduced and will insist it is vital to “stick to the plan”. He will tell public sector workers inflation -busting pay rises will not happen as they would prolong the pain for everyone. Related articles Liz Truss gearing up to break months of silence ahead of Hunt's Budget Brexiteer fumes at feared EU takeover of Gibraltar 'Anyone awake?' The Chancellor is expected to defend the Government’s vision for the UK’s economic future in a speech to City executives on Friday. Mr Hunt will also insist taking the tough choices … [Read more...] about Jeremy Hunt urged to ‘talk Britain up’ as he warns country to brace for tough year

Ghislaine Maxwell says Virginia Giuffre's memory is 'faulty' SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Prince Andrew's comeback requires "a miracle" with revelations about billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein in Virginia Giuffre's memoir likely to cause problems for the palace, a royal expert said. Ms Giuffre accused the Duke of York , 62, of sexually abusing her when she was a minor under US law. Andrew repeatedly and vehemently denied the allegations. Related articles Warning of 'divisions' in Sussexes' camp as book backfires Sussexes were ‘doomed' from the start and never going to fit mould Commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said: "Andrew may have secured an agreement for Virginia Roberts … [Read more...] about Prince Andrew’s comeback requires a ‘miracle’ as ratings with public are ‘terrible’

Melanie Taylor underwent gender reassignment surgery in February 2021 (Image: PA Real Life) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A married delivery driver with three children said she feels "reborn" since transitioning to a woman after 60 years of keeping her "incredible desire to be female" hidden. Melanie Taylor, who thought marriage would be the "cure" for her misery before attempting to take her own life, said she thanks her wife for footing a £68,000 bill for surgeries. Related articles Botched delivery of £2k sofa leaves furniture lodged in stairs 'Scared' OAPs warned not to form vigilante group to take on teens Melanie, 61, transitioned to a woman at the age of 61. She said she could never have afforded … [Read more...] about Transgender delivery driver saved from ‘living hell’ by wife who spent £68k on transition

Twenty-five years ago, Harvard professor Samuel Huntington penned an influential article on the West and the Rest. Building on his 1993 classic “The Clash of Civilizations,” he argued that the West has won the Cold War, but it cannot flourish in a more hostile world until it abandons its universal aspirations. In his mind, the clash is about identities defined by cultural civilizations. He defined eight civilizations: Sinic, Japanese, Hindu, Islamic, Western, Latin American, Orthodox, and African. For him, “the West” refers to broadly Western Christendom, covering Western Europe and North America, including Australasia. Japan is today counted as part of the West, not just being first Asian state to industrialize, but also to emulate Western imperial history. European thinkers have long debated the role of the West in sustaining modernity. America now carries the mantle of leading the West, but much of her intellectual power was boosted by European science and social scientists who … [Read more...] about The West versus the Rest

Consider a loan modification a lifeline for homeowners in trouble. If you've been hit with financial hardships that hamper your ability to pay the mortgage, there are options other than foreclosure or selling your home . One is to get a loan modification, which is basically an agreement with your lender to change the terms of your loan. Loans can be modified in various ways. For instance, the lender may lower the interest rate; extend the length of the loan; or allow a homeowner to skip payments until he's found a new job, adding those missed payments to the principal to pay later. The terms all depend on the homeowner's specific circumstances, but the goal is ultimately the same: to provide financial relief for homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage. So why would lenders agree to take less money? According to mortgage expert Tom Pasqualini of Hudson United, it's a way to keep your business rather than losing you if you refinance with another lender at a lower … [Read more...] about What Is a Loan Modification? Can It Help Homeowners in Trouble?

Texas tornado: Strong winds sends debris flying in Galveston SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Texas has been left devastated after a tornado struck an area with 2.3 million people. On Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in the Houston area at around 4.30pm, as a line of severe storms swept through the town. The agency warned residents of the life-threatening situation and to seek shelter immediately. Related articles Stay-at-home mum employs nanny to prevent being 'overwhelmed' Footage shows cars riddled with bullets after cop face off Following the night of devastation, the NWS Houston office confirmed the twister hit peak winds of 140mph, and was ranked at a … [Read more...] about ‘Miracle’ as Texas tornado kills none despite uprooting towns in nightmare January storm

Joe Biden labels Republicans 'fiscally demented' SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Joe Biden is to move further away from the notion of a comprehensive US-UK free trade agreement under his "America first" strategy, analysts say. Brexit Britain has long been hoping to reach a deal with Washington following its departure from the European Union in 2016 but its ongoing dispute over the Northern Ireland protocol has also thrown the possibility of talks into question. Speaking to Express.co.uk, University of Southern California Professor Jonathan Aronson suggested Biden will not pursue any new trade negotiation in the short term to protect his electoral chances and not "upset the trade unions." Related articles … [Read more...] about Biden to snub UK trade deal to appease trade unions with ‘America first’ strategy

Whoopi Goldberg was left red-faced after an on-air blunder interrupted The View. Goldberg and her co-stars were discussing classified documents found in Joe Biden and Mike Pence’s homes. Sunny Hostin then turned to Alyssa Farah Griffin to ask her whether it was true that "Trump had nuclear secrets". READ MORE: Kylie Jenner's famous curves almost burst out of skintight corset at fashion show Alyssa began to reply that it had been "reported" but no-one "knows the specifics" before she was interrupted by a flatulence sound. Whoopi and her fellow host Sara Haines were clearly distracted by something and Sara quickly stood up from her chair. As she did so, a loud farting noise erupted and Alyssa awkwardly laughed as she tried to continue on with her conversation. Sara exclaimed as she wiped down the desk in front of her, which appeared to be covered in liquid of some kind. She then explained: "Whoopi spilled water and now it’s on my pants!" Alyssa then laughed at the … [Read more...] about The View in chaos as Whoopi Goldberg caught up in live on-air fart blunder