Ms. N.T. H (in Hanoi) asked: “I have been married for 20 years now. My husband is a construction contractor, earns money but is a gambling addict. Since getting married, most of the money he earns has been kept and poured into gambling. Every time he took construction money, he stayed up all night by…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Treasurer Fiona Ma announced her sponsorship of Assembly Bill 2123, the Medical Debt Relief Act of 2026, at a press conference held Monday at the State Capitol. The legislation is designed to reduce the burden of medical debt for Californians. Ma, joined by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, the bill’s author,…
Pathological gambling is classified as a behavioral addiction, similar to substance abuse disorders [1]. Unlike recreational gambling, pathological gambling is driven by an overwhelming, uncontrollable urge to continue gambling regardless of losses, personal goals, or financial strain. It is not merely a habit but a mental health disorder that requires treatment and support [2]. Characteristics…
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians from California has refinanced its existing debt with a $350 million senior secured credit facility. It combines previous obligations related to its casino, the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, and business operations into a single structure. Morongo Band of Mission Indians Refinances Casino Operations KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) served…
FTC Shuts Down Major Debt Relief Scam ACA International Read the original article here
RICHMOND, Va. — Richard Bland College has announced the launch of its Debt-Free RBC Degree Campaign alongside the Debbie and Harry Sydow Legacy Scholarship Fund. This transformative initiative aims to help first-generation students graduate without debt, addressing both tuition and essential living expenses while providing access to technology. How to help: Donations can be made…
Orange County’s Medical Debt Relief benefits Thousands of Residents WFTV Read the original article here
BeneMoney is a financial benefit that employers can offer to help employees out of tough financial situations. MINNEAPOLIS — Amid a growing affordability crisis in the United States, many Americans turn to credit cards to keep themselves afloat. However, credit card debt can be a slippery – and stressful – slope. The average household has…
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Through a partnership with third-party vendor Undue Medical Debt, Orange County has helped wipe out $43 million in medical debt of qualified county residents, the county announced Monday. What You Need To Know Orange County on Monday that the health care-related debt of about 42,000 qualified residents has been eliminated It…
In the third phase of Florida’s largest medical debt relief effort, Orange County has wiped out an additional $43 million in healthcare-related financial burdens for 42,000 residents. Orange County has forgiven $559 million in medical debt, bringing relief to the lives of 345,000 residents. “This historic initiative has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands…