Los Angeles County will soon require hospitals within the city’s jurisdiction to report standardized data on financial assistance and debt collection practices, as part of an effort to reduce health-related debt for residents in the region. The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Wednesday, authorizing the county’s Department of Public Health to enforce…
SEATTLE — A growing number of Americans are finding it difficult to pay their bills – fueling widespread financial stress, anxiety, and despair in some cases. Many families that live paycheck-to-paycheck rely on credit cards to make ends meet and have balances that they can’t repay. ARC Seattle co-anchors Steve McCarron and Tyrah Majors spoke…
By Erin MaceyIndiana Poverty Community Action InstituteFebruary 6, 2026 A key piece of affordability legislation passed the Indiana Senate on Jan 27. Senate Bill 197 addresses the aftermath of high utility costs, medical bills, and other debts, preventing debt collectors from taking so much out of a paycheck or bank account that they trigger a…
Scotland, 6 February 2026 – Trust Deed Scotland, the largest provider of statutory debt solutions in Scotland in 2025, has launched its biggest-ever national awareness campaign, planned, developed and executed by independent agency JACK RYAN. The integrated campaign marks Scotland’s first 3D special build outdoor execution focused on problem debt, combining national radio, hundreds of…
Oberwiesenthal features twice in today’s headlines: a leadership departure credited with lifting the town out of debt, and a new manager at the Best Western Ahorn Hotel. For investors, the link between municipal debt Germany issues and hotel management change is clear. Healthier local finances can support infrastructure and demand, while strong hotel operations can…
Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn lead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpand Households are drowning in debt — and raiding pension savings to pay it off. (iStock) Gambling activity is widespread among South African consumers seeking debt counselling, according to DebtBusters. The organisation notes that often money is diverted…
Digital financial management, risk-based audits, and stronger oversight are needed to improve accountability, efficiency, and long-term stability across government operations. The Maldives is facing financial and governance pressures after a series of economic shocks and growing exposure to rising seas and extreme weather. Public debt increased sharply during the pandemic, while fragmented information systems and…
A look at how South Africans’ debt habits have quietly changed over the past decade IOL Read the original article here
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