The Government’s Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS) debt relief programme is easing the financial burden on young Fijians. Minister for Public Works, Transport and Meteorological Services Ro Filipe Tuisawau responded to President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu’s opening address in Parliament, questioning why Opposition members had opposed the initiative designed to assist students. “The programme is…
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Debt settlement companies technically aren’t allowed to charge fees until after lowering a consumer’s debt. But a loophole in the Telemarketing Sales Rule — and a mish-mash of federal and state laws — allows predatory firms the opportunity for exploitation. A growing corner of the $23 billion debt relief industry has used a workaround regulators…
Bills would safeguard 700,000 Michiganders weighed down by medical expenses through new guidelines for hospitals, debt collection practices LANSING, Mich. (March 11, 2026) — Medical debt is the number one cause of bankruptcy for Michiganders and people across the country, an alarming statistic that underscores the need for swift, strategic action. To tackle this growing issue head-on and provide support for those struggling with medical expenses, today, the Michigan Senate passed a suite of comprehensive, bipartisan legislation championed by Sens. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) and…
Debt settlement companies technically aren’t allowed to charge fees until after lowering a consumer’s debt. But a loophole in the Telemarketing Sales Rule — and a mish-mash of federal and state laws — allows predatory firms the opportunity for exploitation. A growing corner of the $23 billion debt relief industry has used a workaround regulators…
Debt settlement companies technically aren’t allowed to charge fees until after lowering a consumer’s debt. But a loophole in the Telemarketing Sales Rule — and a mish-mash of federal and state laws — allows predatory firms the opportunity for exploitation. A growing corner of the $23 billion debt relief industry has used a workaround regulators…
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An increasing number of Americans are turning to balance transfers and personal loans to consolidate and manage debt. It can save them money in the short term, but without a change in spending habits, that strategy is likely to fail, experts say. “If they didn’t fix whatever issues were causing them to overspend and charge…
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