KUALA LUMPUR: The federal debt growth rate is declining, with the rate dropping to 6.4% in 2024 from 8.6% in 2023 and 10.2% in 2022, says the Finance Ministry. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that by the end of December 2024, the debt reached RM1.247 trillion. He also noted that the government’s gross…
By Katryna Perera ( March 4, 2025, 6:23 PM EST) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau told a New York federal judge it will continue appearing with a multistate coalition of attorneys general in a suit accusing financial services firm StratFS of running an illegal debt-relief enterprise, marking a change for the bureau that has…
A 21-year-old dog trainer recently called into “The Ramsey Show,” looking for advice on his growing debt and business struggles. Sal, who is about to become a father, revealed that he is $300,000 in debt after renovating a rented facility for his dog training business. He wanted to know whether he should focus on expanding…
R.I. medical debt relief program has forgiven $7 million since October Rhode Island Current Read the original article here
AI, machine learning and robotic process automation (RPA) are reshaping debt collection and credit management. “AI and automation won’t replace people; it eliminates repetitive tasks, freeing teams to focus on higher-value activities,” career credit professional Ian Wood explains. He was speaking at a recent seminar hosted by DebtSource Credit Management, Credit Business Network and Credit…
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill is moving through the Legislature that could help solve Utah’s school lunch debt issue. School lunch debt continues to be a big issue and HB476 strives to make a big dent in the debt without burdening taxpayers. Bill sponsor Rep. Matt MacPherson, R-Salt Lake, wants to add an option…
The Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) Revenue Assurance Information Technology team has conducted an extensive training session for the Volta Region’s Priority Clients Management Executives (PCMEs), Debt Management Officers (DMOs), and Revenue Management Officers. The training held on Friday, 28th February, 2025, was aimed at ensuring efficient debt management and steady revenue generation. The session…
Debt consolidation can be ‘important strategic financial tool for borrowers’ – Adams Mortgage Solutions Read the original article here
‘Beyond the Gates’ Spoilers are ready to set the stage for the show’s second week and we have some fun weekly spoilery goodies to share. Week one was awesome, and the second week of Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7 has some big shoes to fill. The best part is it looks like they’ll…
Malaysia federal court rejects enforceability of overseas casino credit debt in NagaCorp-linked case Asia Gaming Brief Read the original article here