news Mackay Grande Suites went into voluntary administration recently. “IT’S still the same old fun AM Bar” and “one of the last bastions of live music in Mackay”. That’s according to the general manager of Mackay Grande Suites, Steve Millar, who is the boss of the AM Bar, Cactus Jacks, Mackay Grande Suites and AM…
Chancellor Angela Merkel has spent much of her time in office rejecting proposals to pool euro-area debt. Now it might just help her bid for re-election. Merkels main challenger, Social Democrat Martin Schulz, has backed the idea in the past as a way to help struggling euro nations — and his electoral opponents wont let him…
National Debt Relief recently shared in an article published March 23, 2017 some insights to consider when consumers find the need to refinance an already existing debt consolidation loan. The article titled “How to Refinance a Debt Consolidation Loan Frequently Asked Questions Section” helps people understand what to consider when refinancing their loan. Phoenix, AZ…
In July last year Centrelink rolled out a new automated income matching system for detecting and recovering debts. It became known as “Robodebt” and was designed to help the Department of Human Services collect $4.5 million in debt every day. In that sense, it was super efficient. Too efficient, even. The “online compliance intervention” is…
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has called on Centrelink to lift its game and make its automatic debt recovery system more user-friendly and transparent. A report released on Monday called on the Department of Human Services to improve the clarity of letters sent to welfare recipients and provide more help to vulnerable people. “We found there were…
Reuters * Tsipras says tough decisions in Malta open way for debt relief * Calls on party lawmakers to support measures (Adds quotes, background) By Renee Maltezou and George GeorgiopoulosATHENS, April 9 (Reuters) – Greece will implement additional austerity measures agreed with its official creditors on condition of further debt relief that will…
LEWISTON One way to graduate from college with less debt is to take advantage of the Maine Community College System and the University of Maine System, as Naima Noor did. Or, take college courses while in high school, which are offered at most high schools, including Auburn’s Edward Little High School. Or, do both. Noor,…
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has called on Centrelink to lift its game and make its automatic debt recovery system more user-friendly and transparent. A report released on Monday called on the Department of Human Services to improve the clarity of letters sent to welfare recipients and provide more help to vulnerable people. “We found there were…
When you seek help with debts you should now be getting the same standard of advice wherever you go. Debt advice works. Two-thirds of people (65%) either started repaying debts or had already paid them off in full within six months of getting debt advice. See also: The people who spend more on debts than…
The Sunday Times No debt trouble should be insurmountable, says the FCAALAMY The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing new rules to help protect consumers in persistent credit card debt. The FCA estimates about 3.3m people are in persistent debt, more than half of them (1.8m) for two consecutive periods of 18 months. Persistent debt…
