Australia wipes $10 billion off student loans, targeting cost of living relief – Reuters
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Is credit card debt forgiveness still worth it with interest rates paused?
Debt forgiveness can help erase your debt, but it’s important to know whether it’s worth pursuing with rates still paused. Getty Images The Federal Reserve made headlines again this week when it decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% during its July meeting. The decision to hold…
MGM China says gambling debts linked to Hong Kong actor Jacky Heung settled, legal matter terminated – IAG
Macau concessionaire MGM China issued a rare gaming-related statement in the early hours of Wednesday morning in which it said a legal matter linked to gambling debts involving Hong Kong actor Jacky Heung Cho had been terminated and all debts settled. The statement followed reports in Hong Kong media earlier in the day alleging that…
Drake Loses $8 Million From Gambling on Sports Bets
Drake Reveals Shocking Amount of Money He Lost on $125 Million Gambling Bets in One Month Drake is giving fans some views of his finances. The “NOKIA” rapper opened up about the downsides of his gambling habit by revealing exactly how much money he lost in one month of placing sports bets. In a post…
Marcus Morris Sr. Arrested on a Fraud Charge Over Alleged Unpaid Casino Debt After 13-Year NBA Career
NBA player Marcus Morris Sr. has been arrested in Florida on felony fraud charge linked to an alleged unpaid casino debt. The case has shocked fans and shows how a financial dispute can escalate into serious legal trouble. On 27 July 2025, Morris Sr. was arrested at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport in Broward County, Florida.…
You can now Venmo the US Treasury to help pay down the national debt — should you give a patriotic ‘gift’ to Uncle Sam?
Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. It’s no secret that America has a debt…
Marcus Morris arrest: Brother Markieff confirms situation, agent claims issue stems from unpaid casino debt
NBA veteran Marcus Morris was arrested Sunday on a fraud charge, Broward County booking records confirmed. Morris, 35, was apparently arrested at an airport due to “insufficient funds check,” per the arrest information. While Morris has not commented on the situation, his brother, Markieff, confirmed the arrest on X, but claimed the fraud charge was…
Tax debts drive record level of calls to financial helplines, as ATO denies ‘heavy-handed’ methods
Financial counsellors are calling on the tax office to give small businesses and individuals more time to pay tax debts, as the level of money owed sees calls to the debt helplines hit unprecedented levels. More than 65 per cent, or $36.6 billion, of the $55.9 billion in total debt owed to the Australian Taxation…
HECS help on the horizon
A major shake-up to student loan repayments is set to provide financial relief for more than three million Australians, including many in the Goulburn Valley. The federal opposition has confirmed it will back Labor’s proposed 20 per cent HECS debt reduction, with the legislation introduced last week. The change could shave an average of $5500…
Latest rundown of higher education
From the Chief Executive Officer I had the pleasure of attending the Government’s technology and innovation roundtable in Sydney today as part of a series of events leading up to the Treasurer’s economic reform roundtable later this month. It was a constructive and insightful discussion, led by Minister Tim Ayres and Assistant Minister Andrew Charlton…