DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) – Some school districts in Iowa are reporting thousands of dollars in unpaid lunch accounts. With the first day of school approaching, one man is calling on others to help pay off lunch debts, just like he did in his community. School lunch is considered a learning necessity. “When students are…
There are benefits to both debt relief options right now — but one may work better than the other in today’s economic climate. Getty Images The economic squeeze is pushing more people into credit card debt. For 52.97% of Americans, housing costs now take over half their monthly salaries — leaving less for other crucial…
Key takeaways Using a personal loan to pay off credit card debt can save money on interest and simplify monthly payments. Personal loans are still a form of debt, and it’s important not to rack up more credit card debt while paying off your personal loan. Alternatives such as balance transfer credit cards, negotiating lower…
Medical debt, which impacts those with and without insurance, is a major issue across the country. Around 14 million people in the U.S. owe more than $1,000 in medical debt; some 3 million people owe more than $10,000. The federal government and states across the country are pushing new policy to try and clamp down…
Caribbean countries are turning to the International Court of Justice to clarify the financial responsibilities of major polluters for climate-related damages, hoping to break the cycle of debt caused by increasingly destructive hurricanes. Natricia Duncan reports for The Guardian. In short: Caribbean islands are pressing the ICJ to issue an opinion that could hold major…
Yes Bank appoints Sumit Bali as country head of retail assets and debt management People Matters Read the original article here
Caribbean countries are turning to the International Court of Justice to clarify the financial responsibilities of major polluters for climate-related damages, hoping to break the cycle of debt caused by increasingly destructive hurricanes. Natricia Duncan reports for The Guardian. In short: Caribbean islands are pressing the ICJ to issue an opinion that could hold major…
Geoff Du Toit became addicted to gambling when the pokies came to Adelaide in 1994. It took him more than 20 years to understand that he needed help — but, by then, it had impacted his family and his mental health. “I lost my fingerprint of life, I lost everything I enjoyed,” Mr Du Toit…
Working families having trouble paying for medical debt, property taxes, child support arrears and medically specific diets may be able to get help from a $1 million fund if they live or are employed in Bloomington. How is the debt relief for Bloomington workers and residents funded? In 2022, the Bloomington City Council voted to…
Ukraine: Two years on, IFRC warns of increasing debt creating unstable futures for millions International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Read the original article here