Figures given exclusively to Money Box Live show that almost two-thirds of people who called the National Gambling Helpline had gambling related debt. So what are the options and what support is available? This week Felicity Hannah speaks to those affected by gambling, either themselves or through a family member. Joining her to talk about…
New legal precedent in Malaysia on collecting gambling debts: Lawyer Asia Gaming Brief Read the original article here
Dad gives up hope on his ‘little girl’, disowns her as gambling habit worsens New Straits Times Read the original article here
Applications are now being accepted for the Boyd Huppert Education Debt Assistance Grant. The Boyd Huppert Education Debt Assistance Grant was established to help broadcast journalists with paying off student loans. This grant is available to journalists currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. Award-winning and widely acclaimed broadcast journalist Boyd Huppert grew up…
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…