The link between debt and poor mental health

Research by National Debtline found that people in debt are more than twice as likely to report ‘very poor’ mental health. The study, emphasising the stark correlation between debt and poor mental health, has been published to mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. Researchers found that 16% of UK adults behind on household…

Five steps to managing debt in a cost-of-living crisis

As the cost-of-living crisis bites, the number of people seeking help with business and individual debts is soaring. In March alone, calls to the National Debt Helpline’s small business advice number jumped to 570, that’s 49 per cent more than March last year and 18 per cent more than February 2025. Loading… Read the original…

Black megachurch donates $132K to help relieve student debt

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Monday, May 12, 2025 Senior Pastor Howard-John Wesley preaches at Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, on Feb. 18, 2025. | YouiTube/Alfred Street Baptist Church A predominantly African American megachurch that has existed since the early 19th century has donated approximately $132,000 to relieve the debts of 11 graduating college…

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