Revolving credit card debt can be a problem at any age, but its especially troublesome when youre retired and on a fixed income. Unfortunately, credit cards have become the lender of last resort for some senior citizens who often face medical-related expenses on top of ongoing cost increases in housing, utilities and food. Here is…
Businessman is balancing with debt, 3D rendering Getty Royalty FreeGetty Our minds are wired to prioritize the near-term over the long-term. We shouldnt be surprised that a new survey by New York Life shows most parents list paying down existing debt as their number one financial priority over longer term goals like saving for college…
Seems there are incentives everywhere aimed at attracting people to certain parts of the country or to specific jobs. In some cases, those incentives can help college graduates pay off student debt, which as of March 2018 was at $1.5 trillion among 44.5 million loan borrowers nationwide, according to the Federal Reserve. … Read the…
Did you know the average American is approximately$38,000 in personal debt, with credit card debt being the leading source? With such a large amount of debt, personal loans are becoming more popular, especially for credit card debt consolidation. In the past year alone,34% of Americans took out a personal loan. Personal loans can be used…
Seems there are incentives everywhere aimed at attracting people to certain parts of the country or to specific jobs. In some cases, those incentives can help college graduates pay off student debt, which as of March 2018 was at $1.5 trillion among 44.5 million loan borrowers nationwide, according to the Federal Reserve. … Read the…
Shutterstock Student loan debt in 2019 is the highest ever. The latest student loan debt statistics for 2019 show how serious the student loan debt crisis has become for borrowers across all demographics and age groups. There are more than 44 million borrowers who collectively owe $1.5 trillion in student loan debt in the U.S.…
Social worker Jenny McCabe helps other people all the time, but it was her own financial stress that put her on the path to getting help herself. Struggling with high credit card debts after a relationship breakdown, Ms McCabe said she burst into tears of relief at her first meeting with a professional financial adviser.…
GPs in England have been told they can no longer charge a fee for paperwork to help people with mental health problems who are being pursued by creditors or debt collectors to access support. The British Medical Association (BMA)hascommitted to ending charges for mental health debt forms, which can be requested as evidence by creditors…
Anglia Care Trust has been given funding to help victims of financial abuse. Picture: PA WIRE Archant Domestic abuse victims in Suffolk unfairly left by their partners owing thousands of pounds in debt will get extra support to help cope with their financial difficulties. … Read the full article at: https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/anglia-care-trust-freedom-from-financial-abuse-funding-from-suffolk-police-and-crime-commissioners-fund-1-5903793
Image: Change.org petition Image: Change.org petition … Read the full article at: https://www.wishtv.com/national/reduce-the-national-debt-petition-says-sell-montana-to-canada/1798882736