Mental health staff helping patients tackle money problems – Financial Times

Naomi Rovnick February 16, 2018 Mental health practitioners in England are regularly helping their patients tackle money problems, according to new research that underscores the links between psychological and financial wellbeing. According to the Citizens Advice Bureau, eight out of 10 people who conduct talking therapy for the NHS treating anxiety and depression are also…

Consumer Alert – Debt relief promises: Tips for choosing a debt relief service that keeps its word – Markets Insider

OTTAWA, Feb. 15, 2018 /CNW/ – Whether trying to catch up on holiday bill payments or dealing with an unexpected life event, most Canadians would agree: struggling with debt is not what they are looking forward to in 2018. Fact: According to recent data from Statistics Canada, for every dollar of disposable income that Canadians…

Consumer Alert – Debt relief promises: Tips for choosing a debt relief service that keeps its word – Canada NewsWire (press release)

Unfortunately, many Canadians find themselves under significant financial pressure just to make ends meet. If the situation is particularly bad, you may also find yourself receiving phone calls from your creditors or debt collection agencies. To get your financial situation in check, you begin to look for help. You may even explore some of the…

Inside one state’s effort to help borrowers erase their student debt in bankruptcy – MarketWatch

Wiping away student loans in bankruptcy is nearly impossible, so goes the conventional wisdom. But officials and lawyers in at least one state are trying to change that. The Massachusetts Bar Association recently launched the Student Loan Bankruptcy Assistance Project. It aims to get more attorneys, even those who dont specialize in bankruptcy or student……