Austin ISD serves about 80,000 meals a day, including about 700 to students who are far enough behind in paying for their lunches that they receive a courtesy meal that the district absorbs into its operating costs. Ralph Barrera/AMERICAN-STATESMAN Students who cant pay for their lunch has always been an issue, but its on Americans…
Only making the minimum repayment While you may jump for joy at the minimum amount your are eligible to pay each month, do not give in to this temptation. By only paying the minimum amount, you run the risk of not being able to pay off the debt by the time the interest-free period ends,…
Source: BBB WICHITA FALLS, Tx (RNN Texoma) - The Better Business Bureau is warning Texomans about consolidating their debt. While there are companies who want to help, others are scammers trying to get your money. Avoid any consolidator that charges fees before the debt is settled, or pressures you to make voluntary contributions. They may…
PUBLISHED: 11:36 08 January 2018 | UPDATED: 11:36 08 January 2018 Nina Morgan Welwyn Hatfield CAB chief executive Debbie Rixon. Picture: Kevin Lines Archant The last day of January is expected to be the busiest of the year for people seeking help with their debts, according to Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield. Analysis of national data…
Step 1: Hash out the details Going into anything blind is never a good idea so make sure to be specific with how long you intend to use the balance transfer card for. The general time period for these cards starts at 6 months and can be upwards of 24 months, that is, before the…
Liz Weston, NerdWallet Published 12:05 a.m. ET Jan. 8, 2018 Buy Photo (Photo: Photo illustration by Diana McNary The Detroit News)Buy Photo Daniel Montville knew a debt consolidation loan wouldnt solve his financial problems, but the hospice nurse hoped it would give him some breathing room. He had already filed for bankruptcy once, in 2005,…
MANY Australians will have arrived in 2018 armed with hefty credit card debt that could cause financial heartache if not reined in. The damage from the festive season has already been done, but the full extent may not be realised until credit card statements begin to roll in. Starting a brand new year off in…
David Pilling January 7, 2018 Somalias prime minister has called on multilateral lenders to accelerate the debt-forgiveness process so that the country can access funds to fight terrorism and its underlying causes. Somalia owes around $4bn, most of it interest and penalties on nearly three-decades-old loans made to the former military government of Mohamed Siad…
Managing your money isnt easy. But finding someone to help you with it can be just as tricky in this country. Even when youre looking for fairly basic guidance on how to organize your finances, people who claim to be able to assist you come with a variety of titles, certifications and acronyms. There are financial…
Friday was Twelfth Night (unless you subscribe to the idea its on 6 January), when we traditionally take down Christmas decorations. But while the baubles and lights may be back in the box, for many people their festive (over)spending will continue to cast a long shadow over their household finances for weeks, or even months,…