Civil Society Demands Debt Relief at France-Africa Summit

African Debt A coalition of civil society organisations and trade unions has called on France to cancel unsustainable African debts and reverse its opposition to a United Nations (UN) sovereign debt restructuring framework, as Africa prepares to spend nearly $90 billion on external debt payments in 2026 alone. The joint statement, issued ahead of the…

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Best Budgeting Apps for Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Living paycheck to paycheck can mean a lot of things, whether it’s a sign that you’re stretched too thin or a signal that you’re spending with no direction. Whatever the case, you’re not alone. According to an April CNBC affordability survey, 59% of Americans say they’re there. While a budgeting app won’t change your cash…

Here’s how to help California cities drowning in pension debt

Unfunded pension and healthcare liabilities threaten the financial stability of San Francisco and many cities. By utilizing joint powers agreements, cities could share costs for services and alleviate budget shortfalls. Jana Ašenbrennerová/For the S.F. Chronicle California’s cities face a perfect storm: soaring unfunded pension liabilities, aging infrastructure and pressure to preserve essential public services, especially police…