MPs call for action on energy debt relief scheme

A call for action on consumer energy debt forms part of a series of recommendations in the first part of the Energy Security and Net Zero select committee’s report into the cost of energy. The report follows concern about consumers seeking support for energy billing, and the committee said that despite the rollout of smart…

First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Indiana, abolishes $1.78 million in medical debt for Hoosier families

As part of its 200th anniversary celebration, First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Indiana, has taken an extraordinary step to serve its neighbors. Last fall, First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Indiana, celebrated its 200th anniversary (Photo by Rich Copley). With a $10,000 gift from a generous church family, the congregation partnered with Undue Medical Debt to purchase and abolish just over $1.78 million in medical debt for 1,488 individuals across south-central Indiana.  The impact reaches deep…

Gambling takes a toll on SA consumers’ finances

Kathy Gibson reports – Online gambling, a very topical and sensitive subject at the moment, is having a negative impact on consumers. A new study by Experian and Vault22, using reliable and representative data, concludes the gambling is a challenge for South African consumers, and is one of the factors causing financial distress. “The market…