By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read KINSHASA (Reuters) – China has granted some debt relief to Democratic Republic of Congo to help it overcome economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, the Congolese foreign ministry said on Wednesday. As a result, Congo will not have to repay its interest-free loans from China that matured at the…
RALEIGH (WTVD) — The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause financial heartaches into the new year. If your hope is to improve your finances and increase your savings, the Better Business Bureau has some tips to help you get out of debt. The new year is always a good time to evaluate your finances. One of…
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ –So, you spent more money during the holidays than you planned. And not only did you overspend, you used credit cards or personal loans to finance the purchases. What follows is tips on what you can do to help pay down extra holiday debt this year, from myFICO.…
RALEIGH (WTVD) — The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause financial heartaches into the new year. If your hope is to improve your finances and increase your savings, the Better Business Bureau has some tips to help you get out of debt. The new year is always a good time to evaluate your finances. One of…
Credit card debt can add up fast, especially right after the holiday season. But for anyone looking to tackle their debt in 2021, there are a handful of credit cards that can help you wipe out a big balance without getting dinged with expensive interest charges. The average credit card APR is 16.43%, but you…
National Debt Relief is a company that offers relief through a process known as debt settlement, which aims to help consumers get out of debt. With debt settlement, you’ll set aside an amount of money in a savings account each month until you’re able to “settle” your debts for less than you owe. You’ll pay…
If you plan to apply for a personal loan, here’s how to make it easier. Personal loans are handy financial products. If you dream of a home makeover, need to get an old car running, or want to consolidate high-interest credit card debt, personal loans can help. Whatever your reason for a personal loan, do…
Last year was tricky for many. With the coronavirus pandemic causing havoc in mid-March, many were furloughed or lost their jobs. It might have resulted in a struggle to make ends meet and turn to credit as a result – or maybe extending the debt they were already in. Around three in 10 Britons have…
On December 7th, 2020, both the House and the Senate have approved new legislation intended to establish criminal penalties for those who knowingly access student loan information from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) information technology systems for “commercial advantage” or their own financial gain. Violators can be subject to fines, a prison stay of…
Everything has been going right for Tash Drujinin of late. A few months ago the 29-year-old landed a stable job in the financial services sector. When many thousands were being laid off with the pandemic, she was made permanent and the security meant she could finally pay off the $20,000 she owed in credit card…