My children will be in debt for years

I was a trainee solicitor in the mid-90s. I graduated and walked straight into a job in the City from university, debt-free, thanks to a student grant. Soon after qualifying as a lawyer, I made a career pivot into journalism. Looking back, leaving a stable career seems rash, especially in the harsh glare of the…

Hundreds in Bolton turn to government debt support

A total of 484 people entered the Breathing Space scheme last year.  The scheme offers legal protections and a freeze on interest, charges, and creditor action for up to 60 days while individuals seek debt advice and develop a repayment plan. Figures reflect the growing strain on households amid rising living costs and economic uncertainty.…

Rising costs and debt burden leukemia-stricken family

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As a parent, how far would you go to treat your child after a leukemia diagnosis? For Michelle Walsh, that question became a reality, sending her across three states for her son Seth’s treatments, surgeries and care. But the cost of that care has been extraordinary. What You Need To Know Michelle Walsh traveled across three states to…

Rising costs and debt burden leukemia-stricken family

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As a parent, how far would you go to treat your child after a leukemia diagnosis? For Michelle Walsh, that question became a reality, sending her across three states for her son Seth’s treatments, surgeries and care. But the cost of that care has been extraordinary. What You Need To Know Michelle Walsh traveled across three states to…