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Georgia leads nation in debt-management fraud reports, FTC data shows
The average loss was about $1,500 per victim, and the total reported losses were more than $66 million last year. A Georgia woman says she nearly fell victim to a questionable debt relief deal, as rising household debt pushes more people to seek quick fixes. It’s a trend experts say is increasingly being exploited by…
Retirees should use these 3 strategies to get rid of debt in 2026, experts say
There are a few different ways for retirees to try and tackle their expensive card debt as the new year rolls around. Boy_Anupong/Getty Images As the calendar flips to a new year, it’s an ideal time to take stock of your financial profile. For many, the last few years have been tough financially, especially when…
Credit card debt forgiveness mistakes to avoid in 2026
Be sure to avoid these big credit card debt mistakes if you want to pursue forgiveness in the new year. Getty Images/iStockphoto Credit card debt has gotten out of hand lately, and that’s not to mention how expensive it’s become. The total credit card debt in the U.S. is now sitting at $1.23 trillion, reflecting an…
How To Make 2026 the Year You Finally Break the Cycle of Debt
Nearly 175 million Americans carried credit card debt into the holiday season, according to TransUnion data. With balances averaging more than $6,500 and APRs hovering around 23%, clearing the ledger is on many people’s minds in the new year. Making progress with debt can feel insurmountable, especially if you didn’t receive a raise. But getting…
SLATE says new funding will help find jobs
New funding is coming to a program that helps people with child support debts receive resources and find a good job. The Area Resources for Community and Human Services awarded $95,517 to the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment for its yearlong Circuit Court program. The goal is to help train participants to land…
Economists call for the suspension of Sri Lanka’s debt after devastating Cyclone Ditwah
The Institute of Political Economy (IPE), Sri Lanka and the UK-based Debt Justice issued a joint statement demanding the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suspend Sri Lanka’s debt repayment to help it tackle its prolonged economic crisis compounded by Cyclone Ditwah. The statement, signed by over 120 well-known economists from across the world including Jayati Ghosh…
How it is shaping homeownership — and what lenders can do
The median first-time homebuyer in the U.S. in 40 years old, which is a record high. One of the main reasons is that Millennials typically delay ownership by about 7 years, and Gen Z only have a 26% homeownership rate by their late 20s, far behind previous generations.A growing financial strain These younger Americans are…
Frontline Soldiers Come First for Bank Debt Relief
The photo shows frontline soldiers stationed along the border with Thailand, taken in Oddar Meanchey on July 2. Photo: Sem Vanna PHNOM PENH – Frontline soldiers will get priority for financial relief, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) says as it seeks understanding from displaced families at delays processing their applications. The bank said…
Yearender 2025 | Climate Justice On Credit: COP30 And G20 Test Global South’s Fight For Finance And Debt Relief
By Prudhviraj Rupavath Hyderabad: As 2025 draws to a close, the twin stages of COP30 in Brazil’s Amazon and the G20 summit in South Africa exposed a harsh truth. The Global South is still struggling to secure real climate finance and debt relief from the developed North, even as disasters grow more severe. In Belém,…