This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news outlet focused on education. After a five-year pause, the Trump administration is bringing back financial penalties for the many millions of borrowers who are too far behind on their student loan payments. It’s led to confusion and financial uncertainty. At least 5 million…
Having a portion of your debt forgiven can offer big relief from your high-rate card balances — but it may not always be the debt relief strategy to pursue. Boy_Anupong/Getty Images Inflation might be easing and the job market may seem steady, but for many Americans, their financial footing feels anything but stable. According to…
Archer city commissioners ask Alachua County leaders for help paying back debt WCJB TV20 Read the original article here
There are a few debt relief strategies that could be the financial life preserver you’re looking for now, experts say. Getty Images Economic factors, like inflation and potential tariffs, have put financial pressure on Americans, forcing many to turn to credit cards for help. Credit card balances are now at record highs, and with average…
COSTA MESA, Calif., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While some Americans are struggling with unmanageable debt, they are finding many ways to cope, including limiting their use of credit cards and sticking to a rigid budget. A survey from Experian found that U.S. adults describe unmanageable debt as constant stress and a choice between…
Research by National Debtline found that people in debt are more than twice as likely to report ‘very poor’ mental health. The study, emphasising the stark correlation between debt and poor mental health, has been published to mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. Researchers found that 16% of UK adults behind on household…
More Painful Than Combat: 91% of Veterans Say Debt Worsens PTSD In a New Study from National Debt Relief Three-quarters of Younger Veterans with Debt are Still Paying off Amounts Incurred While Serving NEW YORK, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — National Debt Relief, the industry leader in debt settlement known for its unique approach to debt…
President John Mahama has given his fellow African leaders a reflection and lessons on Ghana’s journey in debt restructuring at the ongoing African Union Conference on Debt in Lome, Togo. The three-day Lome Meeting, which is being convened by the African Union Commission’s Department for Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, and Minerals (ETTIM) is the…
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Archer city commissioners unanimously approved writing a letter to Alachua County leaders for help paying back debt. They are asking the county for $253,000 in infrastructure tax dollars up front instead of over time. That’s to pay off a $300,000 debt to the engineering and grant administration firm Kimley-Horn. Some residents…
As the cost-of-living crisis bites, the number of people seeking help with business and individual debts is soaring. In March alone, calls to the National Debt Helpline’s small business advice number jumped to 570, that’s 49 per cent more than March last year and 18 per cent more than February 2025. Loading… Read the original…