Surge in people searching for debt consolidation loans – Yahoo Eurosport UK

Searches for debt consolidation loans jumped by 29% in January compared to the same month last year, according to credit information company Experian. The increase in searches on Experians marketplace suggests some people are looking for ways to make their debt repayments more affordable and/or simplify their repayments by bringing their debts together. Just over…

Robodebt victims’ details released to media in bid to deter them from speaking out, royal commission told – ABC News

Personal information of Robodebt victimswas released to journalists in an effort to deter them from speaking out, a former media adviser to ex-human services minister Alan Tudge has told a royal commission. Key points: Rachelle Miller said in response to growing criticism, the government adopted a counter-narrative strategy in the “more friendly media” The commission…

Zero-interest Loans And Debt Solutions A Cornerstone In The … – Scoop

Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 9:38 amPress Release: Nga Tangata Microfinance Trust Nga Tangata Microfinance Trust (NTMT) applauds the government making the current cost-of-living pressure their absolute priority in the coming months. This has even more significance considering the January floods and states of emergency declared in Auckland and Waitomo, and earlier in the month in…

Inflation-driven higher education debt increases to hit millions of Australians – The Guardian Australia

Millions of Australians with Higher Education Loan Program (Help) loans could face thousands of dollars in extra debt this year as soaring inflation hits the education sector. Independent modelling provided to Guardian Australia suggests Australians with an average Help debt of $24,770.75 will face an increase of at least $1,700 when it is next indexed…