ACCC chair Rod Sims. Debt collectors misleading or harassing small businesses will be closely monitored by the consumer watchdog, amid growing concern of a spike in unfair debt collection practices now that COVID-19 support measures have ended. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is concerned that the end of both JobKeeper in March and…
Debt can seem like an overwhelming burden, and some peoples problems with debt have grown much bigger over the past year. A recent survey by VoucherCodes.co.uk found on average, the 25-34-year-olds they polled had worked up 2,673-worth of debt since the pandemic lockdowns started. Rachel Springall, a finance expert at Moneyfacts.co.uk, says some people who…
As the #FreeBritney movement rages in the US, everyday Australians are taking notice of the guardianship system here. What can we learn from the pop singers fight to take back control of not just her finances, but also her life? At first, it might be difficult to see the similarities between Britney Spears and Monique…
There are several ways to pay off student loan debt when your balance tops six figures. (iStock) CARES Act forbearance provisions for federal student loans have been extended through Sept. 30, 2021. However, that reprieve doesn’t extend to private student loans. If you have private student loan debt, you may be wondering what your options…
Posted by Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator, Farm Service Agency in Farming Apr 16, 2021 A person holding a vegetable at a farm. Earlier this week, we posted important information about the American Rescue Plan debt relief payments for socially disadvantaged producers. The American Rescue Plan includes provisions for USDA to pay up to 120% of loan…
The right payoff strategy can make all the difference in your ultimate success. Paying off debt can be hard work, and it can take time. The good news is there are a number of approaches that can make the process easier. However, it can be hard to know which one is the smartest approach. If…
When Dell announced it was spinning out VMware yesterday, the move itself wasnt surprising; there had been public speculation for some time. But Dell could have gone a number of ways in this deal, despite its choice to spin VMware out as a separate company with a constituent dividend instead of an outright sale. The…
By Mark Rosanes 16 Apr 2021 Paying off multiple debts at once can be very stressful and if these debts are not managed properly, they can end up costing you more and dragging you further into debt. If you find yourself having difficulty juggling your debts, consolidating them into a single loan may be helpful…
CLOSE President Joe Biden is assessing how the U.S. might tackle student debt. Here’s where he stands on the issue. USA TODAY There was no college fund, no family savings to help Jamilah Williams pay for school. After she graduated from college and landed her first salaried job, herparents remindedher that she would have to…
By Reuters Staff 3 Min Read (Reuters) -Dell Technologies Inc said on Wednesday it would spin off its 81% stake in cloud computing software maker VMware, in a move that will help the PC maker reduce its debt. FILE PHOTO: The logo for Dell Technologies Inc. is displayed on a screen on the floor of…