Debt consolidation through a personal loan can be an effective strategy to pay down existing debt; however, these four types of debt consolidation loan options are not ideal and should be avoided. (iStock) Many Americans are faced with the personal finance challenge of overcoming student loan debt, credit card debt, and mortgage debt; so much…
Veterans facing economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic will soon see extended debt relief options from VA. By extending debt relief through Sept. 30, VA reaffirms its commitment to helping Veterans getting through these hard times. VA willcontinue suspensionof collection on all Veteran benefit overpayments and medical copayment debts incurred after April 1, 2020. VA…
Citi is an advertising partner. For consumers with high-interest debt to pay down, zero-interest debt consolidation can make a ton of sense. After all, a balance transfer credit card that gives you zero interest for a year or longer lets you chip away at your debt without any of your payments going toward interest charges.…
Credit card debt most of us have had it at some point in our lives. According to a recent WalletHub study, American families owe an average of $7,800 on their credit cards and total credit card debt in the U.S. is more than $926 billion. If you are one of those with a lot of…
By Simon ReadPersonal finance reporter image copyrightGetty Images Half a million renters could lose their home without financial help, debt charities, lenders and landlords have warned. These renters are under pressure from debt they’ve built up since the pandemic. A group of organisations has asked the government for a targeted support package to help struggling…
Pacific Debt helps consumers out of debt using debt settlement, a process that comes with a certain amount of risk. With debt settlement, clients are asked to stop making payments on their bills, even if they are 30 to 60 days behind. Instead, debt settlement participants are asked to begin saving money in a separate…
David Roos left his job and relocated to another state. For three months he had no money coming in, which caused him to get behind on bills. With a credit card nearly maxed out and a sizable personal loan, he was at a breaking point. Roos received a flyer in the mail from a debt…
The ABA suggests that ASIC be charged with supervising fee structures of debt management firms to further protect consumers, among other recommendations. Australias government is receiving industry support for a proposal to introduce a licencing regime for debt management firms. The government released a consultation paper in January proposing to protect consumers from the often…
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read BRUSSELS, Feb 16 (Reuters) – European Union finance ministers on Tuesday backed the idea of boosting IMF funding and extending debt relief for the poorest countries to help the global fight against the COVID-19 crisis. The idea of increasing the International Monetary Funds resources, called Special Drawing Rights (SDRs),…
Becoming debt free is a journey that plenty of people aspire to embark on, but taking the first step requires great courage. On this weeks Money Clinic podcast, presenter Claer Barrett hears from a couple in their 30s who have each run up credit card debts of more than 10,000 ($13,500). FT podcast: Starting your…