Bongani Ndlovu in BEIJING, China AFRICA’S debt challenge should be addressed in a manner that safeguards economic growth and long-term development, Chinese academic Professor Bu Xu has said. Prof Xu was speaking during a question-and-answer session following his presentation on “Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind and China’s Foreign Policy” on Monday…
Evoke plc (LON: EVOK) has refused to address reports that chief executive Per Widerström is under pressure to leave the company, offering no comment when approached by GamblingNews.uk, as scrutiny over the gambling group’s financial trajectory intensifies. The no-comment response lands at a particularly damaging moment for a business whose credibility with investors is already…
Brazil’s Federal Government has extended restrictions on sports betting to participants in Desenrola Fies, bringing the student debt renegotiation program under the same rules already applied to Desenrola Famílias. The measure was published on Wednesday (13) in an extra edition of the Official Gazette of the Union through Provisional Measure No. 1.358/2026. Desenrola Fies, which…
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a 4-million-U.S.-dollar grant to support Zimbabwe’s debt clearance efforts and re-engagement with the international financial community. In a statement on Monday, the AfDB said the approval marks a critical step in Zimbabwe’s re-engagement. The funding will finance Zimbabwe’s Arrears Clearance Dialogue Enhancement Project (ZACDEP), which is aimed…
Retirees facing collection activity should understand which protections could apply to their income and assets. Pla2na/Getty Images Retirement is supposed to usher in an era of financial stability and predictability, and for some retirees, it does. But for many older Americans, the pressures of today’s rapidly rising living costs, coupled with their lingering high-rate credit…
Bankruptcy may help protect your Social Security benefits from garnishment, but only under the right circumstances. Douglas Sacha/Getty Images Millions of older Americans are carrying debt into retirement — and for many of these retirees, the monthly Social Security benefits they receive each month are also their primary source of income. Relying on fixed retirement…
New research finds direct link between rising debt and deteriorating mental and physical health among U.S. households SAN MATEO, Calif., May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — About 34% of U.S. consumers are currently unable to make the full monthly payment of their household debts, according to a new joint survey from digital financial services company Achieve…
Dealing with debt can feel overwhelming, especially when interest rates are high and balances don’t seem to move. That’s why In Your Corner is breaking the process down into a simple checklist with practical steps financial experts say can help you regain control and avoid mistakes that often make debt worse. Step 1: Know exactly…
Need help dealing with debt? This checklist can help you get started. CBS News Read the original article here