Student debt relief: U.S. Ed. Dept. makes changes

The U.S. Department of Education has limited who can get student debt relief under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, with the Trump administration saying they will not cancel loans for people involved with employees that provide support for undocumented immigrants or gender affirming care for minors. Several groups say they are planning to challenge…

The Problem With Sports Gambling

Last week, an FBI investigation into gambling led to the arrest of several prominent basketball stars, raising questions about the state of legalized sports betting, which has enriched professional sports and sports media. The problems with sports gambling extend far beyond the integrity of the game. A 2024 working paper from economists at UCLA, Harvard, and USC…

Debt Support National Expands Credit Card Debt Relief Programs Amid Consumer Financial Challenges

NEW YORK, NY – October 31, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Debt Support National has expanded its comprehensive debt relief programs to address the growing financial pressures facing American consumers struggling with mounting credit card balances and other unsecured debts. The expansion comes as recent Federal Reserve data shows household credit card debt has reached unprecedented…

Tricks and treats for medical debt

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — 36% of American households are dealing with debt from medical care. That’s a big number, impacting a lot of people. A group of northern Michigan students is stepping up to try and help some strangers get relief. Sara Bernstein, a teacher at North Ed Career Tech explains what sparked…

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