Why you won't see a HECS-HELP credit in your tax return – Money magazine
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Court wipes punter’s $150,000 debt
Victoria’s Supreme Court of Appeal has wiped a punter’s $150,000 debt after ruling paperwork failures rendered the bets invalid. Bookmaker David McLauchlan took action against punter Allen Ng after the punter incurred hefty losses between February and April 2020. The County Court ruled in McLauchlan’s favour in 2022, ordering Ng to pay the debt and…
Best Debt Consolidation Loans for Bad Credit of August 2024 – Forbes Advisor
A debt consolidation loan for bad credit may not be the best choice for everyone. If your credit prevents you from qualifying for a lower interest rate than you’re paying now, you may want to consider the following alternatives to debt consolidation. 1. Improve Your Credit First Good credit comes with many perks, including the…
Star Entertainment loans pitched to investors by broker Income Asset Management
A parcel of loans to troubled casino operator Star Entertainment have been pitched to investors by a fixed-income broker in a sign some of Star’s lenders may be considering offloading their positions, amid a gruelling second Bell inquiry and further turnover of talent. Star Entertainment raised $300 million of four-year senior secured debt in November…
Best debt relief companies – CBS News
These debt relief companies are worth considering if you’re overwhelmed with paying off what you owe. Getty Images/iStockphoto While the current inflation rate is lower than it was in April of last year, it’s not back to normal quite yet. At a rate of 3% in June, the inflation rate has continued its downward trend…
‘Gamble, gamble, gamble, that’s all I cared about’
BBC Chris Spindler first started placing 20p bets aged 12 and over the next 11 years, became £25,000 in debt A man whose gambling addiction put him £25,000 in debt, aged 23, said it “truly felt like my brain was rewired”. Chris Spindler, from Cheddar, Somerset, said he was 12 when he and a school…
Overwhelmed by Car Payments? You Can Get Debt Relief With These Strategies
If you’re behind on your auto loan payments, you face problems like damage to your credit and vehicle repossession. However, auto debt relief is possible through refinancing, lender hardship programs, and credit counseling, among other options. Key Takeaways The average MSRP (not loan amount) for new cars was $41,837 in Q1 2024, and used cars…
Dodger superstar’s confidant pleaded guilty to stealing $17 million from the power hitter to cover debts
An interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges after secretly transferring about $17 million from the player’s account to pay off gambling debt. Ippei Mizuhara incurred the debt through an illegal bookmaking operation, which Ohtani had no knowledge of, the US Justice Department said Wednesday. Mizuhara…
8 best debt relief companies
If you’re one of the Americans carrying a portion of the $1.08 trillion in U.S. credit card balances, or the 8% who are delinquent, a way out could mean the difference between a lifetime of financial struggle and a fresh start. That’s where debt relief companies come in. They negotiate your debt with creditors on…
Gambling debt at the core of P&O cruise ship death, claims family
The family of a passenger who fell overboard a P&O ship claim the cruise company lured the man to spend big in the casino with its high-roller incentives before he plunged to his death. A family holiday turned into a nightmare as Shane Dixon, 50, fell overboard the P&O cruise ship Pacific Adventure off Sydney…