Consolidating high-interest credit card debt at a lower interest rate can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. But if youre considering this strategy, youve probably wondered, does debt consolidation hurt your credit or help it? Lets look at how different approaches to debt consolidation might affect your credit score and some best practices…
Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: ImpactAlpha Original Women are leading the way in about 30% of the deals in ImpactAlpha. Lets give an International Womens Day shout-out to the women who, pardon the expression, get shit done. Announcements for the increasing number of women-focused and women-led impact investing and venture funds invariably include the fact…
Facing more than $80,000 in student loan debt, Tiffany Tatafu did what thousands of other student loan borrowers do: She searched for answers on her phone. The single mother of two had heard that as a public employee, she could be eligible for student loan forgiveness. Shed landed job as a student support coordinator at…
The former international airport at Elliniko in southern Athens. The public sector in Greece is not poor, but it has never focused properly on the assets it owns and manages on behalf of the citizens. This needs to change, says Bob Traa. In previous Notes for Discussion, we have looked at a long-term plan…
Colonial Life clients can now ease their employees worries over student loan debt, thanks to a new partnership with FutureFuel.io. Colonial Lifes new program can aid employers in their efforts to support a debt-free future for the growing U.S. workforce saddled with student loan debt. This program is designed to reduce the life of each…
Todays entrepreneurs want to find markets of opportunity that give them the freedom and success to develop and grow their businesses. Thats why so many are pursuing solutions for complex problems, particularly ones for which traditional approaches havent worked. Without solutions, many of these issues continue to grow, making them ideal candidates for a startup…
By Ryan ClarkNKyTribune reporter In April 2017, the City of Covington received its credit rating from the Moodys financial services company. While the city was lauded for improving its financial situation, it was also told it needed to pay off some of its debt. That year, the citys debt was 10.8 percent of the citys…
We moved into a new house which had gas and electricity supplied by Green Star Energy. In the five months since, weve been unable to get our names on the account, despite repeated calls, while at the same time we were being sent increasingly aggressive demands for payment. It tells us that without our names…
EUGENE, Ore. — For people who owe money, debt consolidation is one pathway forward. KEZI 9 News talked to Oregon Pacific Bank President and CEO Ron Green to learn more. Are debt consolidation loans a good idea? Green said debt consolidation is always a good option if youre looking to lower your interest rates or…
Theres no question that applying your tax refund toward your outstanding debt is wise. If you owe more money than your refund will pay off, however, you may soon be faced with some important choices. Which debts should you pay off first? Should you try to knock out one large debt or several smaller ones?…