A day after President Lula signed into law the State Debt Payment Program (PROPAG) with key vetoes, tensions between the federal government and state administrations escalated on Wednesday (15). While the National Treasury defended the program, opposition governors sharply criticized the changes. The harshest criticism came from governors Cláudio Castro (Rio de Janeiro), Romeu Zema…
Christmas is finished, the noisiest toys have been quietly placed in the bin and we’re all once again battling the daily commute. The pressure to deliver an iconic Christmas can drive many families taking on additional debt. The new year often sees an influx of ads for debt relief as people seek to balance the…
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Max Joseph, 43; Richard T. Jones, 53; Debbie Allen, 75; John Carpenter, 77. Max Joseph Happy Birthday: Entertainment comes at a price. Take your time when making purchases or investing in something you will have to live with for a long time. Budget wisely this year and explore options that…
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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. | Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0) In an unfolding political standoff, House Republicans have proposed attaching wildfire disaster aid for Southern California to a federal debt limit increase, a strategy met with staunch opposition from California Democrats. The idea was floated during meetings with President-elect Donald Trump…
By Daniel Connolly · January 15, 2025, 4:51 PM EST A California bankruptcy judge has tentatively approved an additional $2.1 million in professional fees in the bankruptcy case of a troubled debt relief firm, despite the amount of professional fees already… Want to continue reading? Unlock these benefits today when you sign-up for a FREE…
January 16, 2025 11:07 | News Inflation may be easing but Australians are still acutely feeling the effects of higher prices, with a substantial increase in people seeking financial help. More than 169,000 people sought help from the National Debt Helpline in 2024 – a 12 per cent increase on the previous year. The increase…
While people contacted the helpline for a variety of reasons, the main ones were: housing stress, including mortgage, rent, rates and body corporate fees; utilities; credit card debt; personal loans; buy now pay later; and debts to the Australian Taxation Office. Read the original article here
Biden announced an additional $4.2 billion in student-debt cancellation for 152,000 borrowers. The relief will benefit borrowers in PSLF, defrauded borrowers, and borrowers with disabilities. It likely marks Biden’s last relief efforts before Trump takes office in one week. Thousands more borrowers are receiving student-loan forgiveness just one week before President Joe Biden leaves the…