City of Milwaukee Selects DebtBook to Modernize Its Debt Management Practices

The City of Milwaukee, WI has selected DebtBook’s cloud-based Debt Management solution to modernize its debt data management, processes, and reporting. CHARLOTTE, NC, US, August 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — DebtBook, a leading provider of software for government and nonprofit treasury and accounting teams, today announced that the City of Milwaukee, WI (“the City”) has selected…

Why does the Universities Accord final report suggest repaying HELP debt on a marginal rate – a % of income above the threshold, rather than all income? – Andrew Norton

One quirk of the HELP repayment system is that, on reaching each repayment threshold, the debtor pays a % of their entire income. England and New Zealand followed Australia in creating income contingent student loans. But their repayment systems are based on a % of their income above the threshold – they have marginal rate…

Debt Relief for Poor Countries Could Provide Clean Drinking Water to 17 Million People, Study Shows

Reducing debt payments for the world’s poorest countries to more manageable levels could dramatically improve access to education and clean water, potentially allowing 5 million more children to attend school and providing clean drinking water to 17 million people, according to a recent study. Research conducted by academics at the universities of St Andrews and…