SUFFOLK COUNTY (WABC) — A youth gambling addiction crisis in our area and across the county has many experts sounding the alarm. With online gambling surging in popularity, many teenagers are placing bets, some of them racking up tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt before they are legally allowed to gamble. Ben,…
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Being in debt can feel stressful at any point in your life — but it can be especially anxiety-inducing when you’re nearing retirement age. While…
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A caregiver from Tyrone is facing a litany of charges after allegedly using a man’s financial information to rack up thousands of dollars in gambling debt. Dottie Kay Brenneman, 38, was placed in prison Jan. 21 after being arraigned on 1,030 counts, 513 of which are identity theft. More than 500…
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In 2022, Warner Brothers released the movie Elvis, which explores the complex and sometimes contentious relationship between the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, and his longtime manager, Colonel Tom Parker, played by Hollywood icon Tom Hanks. Through guile and charm, Parker convinces Presley to give him exclusive control of Presley’s career, which Parker uses…
Millions of Americans are entering 2026 under mounting financial pressure, with credit card balances at record levels and interest rates still hovering near multi-decade highs. According to Federal Reserve data, total U.S. credit card debt crossed $1.13 trillion in late 2025, while average APRs remained above 21%, making minimum payments increasingly unaffordable for many households.…
“Reaching out for help is one of the smartest and bravest steps you can take. Debt can make you feel trapped and ashamed, but you don’t have to face it alone.” Post this One client, Josephine P. of New York state, reports that Accredited Debt Relief changed her financial outlook for the better. “Accredited Debt…
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Many Americans are grappling with unprecedented levels of credit card and student loan debt, prompting financial experts to recommend debt consolidation as a potential solution to regain control of household finances. Adam Young, area manager at Everwise Credit Union, explained that debt consolidation involves combining multiple debts into a single payment, which…
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Many Americans are grappling with unprecedented levels of credit card and student loan debt, prompting financial experts to recommend debt consolidation as a potential solution to regain control of household finances. Adam Young, area manager at Everwise Credit Union, explained that debt consolidation involves combining multiple debts into a single payment, which…