Jim Gazzolo column: Repaying on an old debt Published 2:18 pm Thursday, February 12, 2026 Stevin “Hedake” Smith knows of what he speaks. This week, Smith told his cautionary tale to McNeese State athletes about gambling and how quickly a friendly bet over video games can ruin one’s life and dreams. His story is a…
A PARTNERSHIP between a bakery chain and a debt counselling service provides around 40 families with surplus food each week. Gail’s Bakery in Market Place has been in partnership with the Henley Debt Centre, based in the d:two centre, for around two years. The centre, which is supported by the national charity Christians Against Poverty,…
Bally’s lands $700M from casino sale, secures $1.1B loan amid $3.7B debt load The Business Journals Read the original article here
While your tax refund comes with certain protections, the type of debt you owe and who’s collecting it makes all the difference. Hanizam/Getty Images Americans are expecting hundreds of billions in tax refunds this year, with the average refund expected to be about $3,800 for the 2026 tax season, according to recent reports. And, with…
Source: The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network / The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network INDIANAPOLIS — Standing in the Third Floor North Atrium of the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday, Christine Yoder didn’t just speak as an advocate; she spoke as a witness to the “fragile” nature of time and the crushing weight of…
Some 40 percent of U.S. adults said paying down debt is their largest expected expense in 2026, according to a recent survey from the National Endowment for Financial Education. Debt consolidation can help borrowers with several debt payments or high interest rates combine multiple balances into one and, in many cases, lower the interest rate…
Amid allegations of reckless spending and extravagance at a time when cash-strapped Himachal Pradesh is struggling financially, the decision by Gokul Butail, Principal Advisor (Innovation, Digital Technologies and Governance) to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, to draw a token salary of just Rs 1 and bear the expenses of his official residence and vehicle has…
New study from Achieve shows short-term debt plays a defining role in who Americans are willing to date SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 While the search for a soulmate often focuses on chemistry and shared interests, a prospective partner’s balance sheet plays a pivotal role in romantic compatibility. Over three-quarters of Americans (78%) are…
Till debt do us part: 78% of Americans say a partner with debt is a dating dealbreaker New study from Achieve shows short-term debt plays a defining role in who Americans are willing to date SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 While the search for a soulmate often focuses on chemistry and shared interests, a…
The West African country of Senegal is known for its rich creative scene, welcoming culture and relatively stable politics. But in recent years, Senegal has become trapped in a debt crisis that threatens to derail the country’s fragile economy. Like many former European colonies, Senegal’s economy is geared heavily towards raw materials – particularly oil, metals, fish and cash crops – a legacy of colonial policies that reshaped economies to serve European commercial interests. This…