All eligible North Carolina hospitals sign onto medical debt relief plan – WSOC Charlotte
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Casino denies that Bruno Mars owes $50 million in gambling debt
It sounds like Bruno Mars can still afford to keep his 24-karat magic in the air. Amid rumors that the Grammy-winning singer and songwriter owed $50 million in gambling debt at a Las Vegas casino, the establishment’s parent company has come to Mars’ defense and dismissed the chatter as “completely false.” In a statement provided…
Government announces changes to student debt indexation
Education Minister Jason Clare has announced a $3 billion change to student debt indexation. Responding to the Australian Universities Accord, the government will introduce legislation to cap the HELP indexation rate to be the lower of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Wage Price Index (WPI) with effect from 1 June 2023. This will…
MGM Denies Claim That Bruno Mars Owes $50M in Gambling Debt
Bruno Mars. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Bruno Mars doesn’t need to use his “24K Magic” to pay off his gambling debts — because he has none. After a report claimed that Mars, 38, owed $50 million to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the hospitality company spoke out to shoot down those claims. “We’re proud of…
3 smart debt relief moves to make this June (and 3 to avoid)
There are smart moves you can make with your debt this June, but there are also a few moves that you should avoid. Getty Images June is upon us and soon, summer will be in full swing. However, if you have debt that you’re having a difficult time dealing with, you likely have other things…
MGM says singer Bruno Mars does not have $67m casino debt
MGM Resorts International has denied reports that Bruno Mars has a US$50 million (S$67 million) gambling debt with its casino. In a statement to American entertainment publication Variety, MGM Resorts said the allegations of Mars’ debt are false. “We’re proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world’s most thrilling and dynamic performers,”…
Avoiding a ‘debt spiral’: Are paid placements and changes to HECS-HELP indexation enough to make a difference for students?
Over the weekend, the Government has proposed two important changes for tertiary students and graduates. The HECS-HELP scheme would be indexed to the lower option of the Consumer Price Index or the Wage Price Index, and that change will be backdated a year, which will save students and graduates hundreds or thousands of dollars. Additionally,…
Gambling with lives – Editorial
n recent weeks, we have been alerted to a string of gambling-related suicides and other forms of deep distress resulting from the illegal practice, including the case of a woman who set fire to her own husband for gambling away their fortune. Eko Damara, a first lieutenant with the Indonesian Navy, reportedly… Read the original…
Student HECS debt relief ‘most welcome’ says learning provider
More than three million Australians, including thousands of students throughout the Hunter, are expected to have their HECS debt slashed in this month’s budget, to the tune of a collective $3 billion. This move is designed to reduce cost-of-living pressures, as well as the hesitation of young people to enter higher education. Every June HECS…
MGM Resorts Denies Bruno Mars Owes $50 Million in Gambling Debt
MGM Resorts has denied claims that Bruno Mars owes the hospitality empire millions of dollars in gambling debt. The company’s response comes after NewsNation reported last week that Mars, 38, landed himself in gambling debt of over $50 million at MGM — a large portion of which is being paid off from the money made…