Thousands of cash-strapped families have sought professional help from a charity after running up a £16.2 million mountain of debt in just 12 months. Staffordshire North and Stoke-on-Trent Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has blamed people’s personal debt problems on low wages and rising living costs. It has left many people unable to pay their rent…
Its no fun being in debt. Creditors want to chase you, the debts increase as you procrastinate about paying them, and you literally feel indebted and guilty, especially if those creditors are friends or family. There are studies about the effects of debt on personal well-being. Micro-economists have also gathered evidence that poor people are the…
Over the past five days, an incredible movement has grown across North Texas: The fight to end medical debt. Our consumer team started the initiative, but our viewers have helped pick up the load in a major way. We’ve heard from viewers who’ve had to sell their homes or forgo medical treatment altogether to avoid…
ROHNERT PARK, Calif., March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In a list of the highest paying professions, medical careers make up the top 11 slots. However, the education required for those medical careers can result in some of the highest student debt balances. While many question the value of a medical career despite the student debt, others…
British banks have been ordered to help people pay off their credit card loans, one of a series of new measures from the Financial Conduct Authority aimed at tackling the personal debt crisis. See related The new rules are designed to help customers to break the cycle of persistent debt and ensure customers who cannot…
Leicestershire, UK – Most of the world is in some sort of debt. Unfortunately, many individuals are having a hard time paying off their debt, causing the situation to only get worse. Increasing debt can be intimidating, and for many individuals strapped with debt, it can start to feel like there is no way out.…
LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) – Britains Financial Conduct Authority ordered banks on Tuesday to take steps to help people with persistent credit card debt to keep up with repayments. The FCAs new rules will, however, will still allow banks to ultimately suspend a credit card if a customer fails to make any progress in repaying…
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) Britains Financial Conduct Authority ordered banks on Tuesday to take steps to help people with persistent credit card debt to keep up with repayments. The FCAs new rules will, however, will still allow banks to ultimately suspend a credit card if a customer fails to make any progress in repaying…
February 27, 2018 09:08 ET | Source: International Spirits and Beverage Co LAS VEGAS, NV, Feb. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Spirits and Beverage Group Inc., (a Nevada Corporation) (OTCPK:ISBG) is pleased to announce that it continues to strengthen the companys balance sheet through amendments made to notes… Read the full…
LONDON (Reuters) – Britains Financial Conduct Authority ordered banks on Tuesday to take steps to help people with persistent credit card debt to keep up with repayments. The FCAs new rules will, however, will still allow banks to ultimately suspend a credit card if a customer fails to make any progress in repaying debts. The…