(TNND) — About half of Americans with credit cards are in debt, and about half of those folks have been in debt for over a year, according to a Bankrate survey published Wednesday. And much of that credit card debt is fueled by emergency expenses or simply day-to-day living. “In some respects, we expect credit…
With just 11 days left in President Biden’s time in office, students who racked up thousands of dollars in debt at the now-shuttered Argosy University are losing hope that they will ever get relief from their hefty student loan balances. The former Argosy students are among tens of thousands of people in Illinois and across…
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – The Flint City Council, in a rare display of unity, approved a proposal aimed at wiping out millions in medical debt for thousands. The council voted on the proposal at a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8. According to Undue Medical Debt, the group behind the measure, $50,000 in American Rescue Plan…
A new federal rule bans medical debt from showing up on credit reports. Here’s why that will help Arizonans facing medical debt challenges. PHOENIX — Thirteen hundred dollars. That’s the median medical debt in collections in Arizona, according to the Urban Institute’s latest data. “This can happen to anyone,” Kaylan Fodor, political coordinator at Healthcare…
Reduced Total Outstanding Debt by $12.6 Million Lowered Interest Rates and Extended Maturities Achieved Approximately $2.8 Million in Annual Interest Savings LAS VEGAS, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTC: GLXZ) today announced it successfully completed the refinancing of its outstanding debt, including (i) closing a five-year $45 million secured term loan…
At the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29), developed nations agreed to increase financial support for developing countries by committing to mobilize USD 300 billion annually by 2035 to support climate action in the Global South. The total financing needs of emerging markets and developing economies (EMDE) go beyond this goal: USD 700 billion…
(InvestigateTV) — Bankrate found the average credit card interest rate today is 20.27%, making it very expensive to carry credit card debt. Sara Rathner with NerdWallet said those carrying a lot of credit card debt may want to consider debt consolidation. She said those with good credit could qualify for a balance transfer card. This…
The Arlington County Board’s newest member is asking supporters for assistance in paying off remaining campaign debt. JD Spain, Sr., who took out $32,000 in loans a few weeks before the Democratic primary in June, emailed supporters on Dec. 30 asking them to contribute to a “final push” for funding. As of the end of…
A new federal rule is set to remove medical debt from consumer credit reports. Here’s how it could impact you and when it’s taking place. Author: 12news.com Published: 6:25 PM MST January 8, 2025 Updated: 6:25 PM MST January 8, 2025 Read the original article here
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law what will bring huge financial relief for hundreds of thousands of drivers. People with some debt-related license suspensions could get their licenses back by this spring. News 5 Investigators teamed up with the Marshall Project-Cleveland to report on this issue for more than a year. Our reporting led…