Australians are starting the new year with a spring in their step according to the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian consumer confidence survey. The headline index climbing by 4.7 per cent since from mid-December to 122, the highest since November 2013. The survey showed consumers were optimistic about current and future financial conditions, rising 5.8 per…
Jessica Wright is considering shifting her credit card debt to a balance transfer card with zero interest after a blowout over Christmas plunged the family finances into the red. The Brisbane-based woman is facing a predicament shared by many Australians the nation collectively spent about $30 billion on credit cards in December. Australians spent about $30 billion…
January 10, 2018 Sir, David Pilling draws attention to the overwhelming case for Somalia to receive debt relief (Somalia calls for acceleration of debt forgiveness to help fight terrorism, January 8). Of one thing we can be certain: without a clearance of debt arrears, Somalia will remain trapped in a cycle of drought, poverty and…
The Hutto City Council has approved a 25 percent increase in the wastewater rates to help the city pay for the debt owed on the Hutto South Waste Water Treatment Plant plant built in 2014, invest in new infrastructure and maintain the utility fund reserve requirements, according to a press release. The increase means users…
Austin ISD serves about 80,000 meals a day, including about 700 to students who are far enough behind in paying for their lunches that they receive a courtesy meal that the district absorbs into its operating costs. Ralph Barrera/AMERICAN-STATESMAN Students who cant pay for their lunch has always been an issue, but its on Americans…
Only making the minimum repayment While you may jump for joy at the minimum amount your are eligible to pay each month, do not give in to this temptation. By only paying the minimum amount, you run the risk of not being able to pay off the debt by the time the interest-free period ends,…
Source: BBB WICHITA FALLS, Tx (RNN Texoma) - The Better Business Bureau is warning Texomans about consolidating their debt. While there are companies who want to help, others are scammers trying to get your money. Avoid any consolidator that charges fees before the debt is settled, or pressures you to make voluntary contributions. They may…
PUBLISHED: 11:36 08 January 2018 | UPDATED: 11:36 08 January 2018 Nina Morgan Welwyn Hatfield CAB chief executive Debbie Rixon. Picture: Kevin Lines Archant The last day of January is expected to be the busiest of the year for people seeking help with their debts, according to Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield. Analysis of national data…
Step 1: Hash out the details Going into anything blind is never a good idea so make sure to be specific with how long you intend to use the balance transfer card for. The general time period for these cards starts at 6 months and can be upwards of 24 months, that is, before the…
Liz Weston, NerdWallet Published 12:05 a.m. ET Jan. 8, 2018 Buy Photo (Photo: Photo illustration by Diana McNary The Detroit News)Buy Photo Daniel Montville knew a debt consolidation loan wouldnt solve his financial problems, but the hospice nurse hoped it would give him some breathing room. He had already filed for bankruptcy once, in 2005,…
