DAR grants land titles, debt relief to NorMin farmers

MANILA – Close to 6,000 farmers across Northern Mindanao are set to receive their long-awaited land titles and debt condonation certificates on Wednesday as the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) marks another major step toward full land ownership and financial independence for agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the province. In a news release Tuesday, DAR…

Here’s what Donald Trump’s new agreement means for borrowers waiting for debt relief

The Trump administration has agreed to restore federal student loan forgiveness programs, bringing long-awaited relief for millions of borrowers. The decision follows a legal settlement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), which accused the administration of blocking access to repayment and forgiveness programs. Under the agreement filed on Friday, the Department of Education will…

Average Personal Loan for Debt Consolidation

Studies reveal that debt consolidation is the top reason why people take out personal loans. Online lending marketplace LendingTree reported that 54% of its users seek personal loans to pay down debt, including close to 41% for debt consolidation and around 14% for refinancing credit card debt. According to a September 2023 study by Forbes Advisor, 47%…