AI-backed medical debt company claims payment plans can help US healthcare costs | US healthcare

The CEO of the artificial intelligence-backed medical debt purchasing company PayZen believes payment plans can be part of the solution to America’s high-priced healthcare, even as consumer rights advocates warn third-party financial agreements lack transparency. The company is just one in a sea of healthcare financing companies, whose executives see “acceleration” in conversations with cash-strapped…

Highest HECS-HELP debt figure leaves people floored

A list of the highest student loan debts across the country has left Australians absolutely gobsmacked, with many questioning how some of the figures are even possible. Data from the Australian Taxation Office obtained by Sky News late last year revealed the highest individual HECS-HELP debts, with at least 50 people having debts over $250,000.…

Debt relief for developing nations a ‘moral responsibility’

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York, addressed two UN panels on the implementation of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Jul 25, 2025 Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations By Devin WatkinsArchbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to…

NAB introduces HELP debt servicing changes

The major bank is following regulator recommendations and implementing student debt servicing assistance to help boost home ownership. NAB will no longer consider Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt in home loan servicing if they owe $20,000 or less, effective from 31 July. Matt Dawson, NAB’s executive for home ownership, said these changes will help…

NAB introduces HELP debt servicing changes

The major bank is following regulator recommendations and implementing student debt servicing assistance to help boost home ownership. NAB will no longer consider Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt in home loan servicing if they owe $20,000 or less, effective from 31 July. Matt Dawson, NAB’s executive for home ownership, said these changes will help…

Tips to help break the credit card debt cycle

(InvestigateTV) — Credit card debt is a tough cycle to break, and a recent survey found many people are feeling like they’re falling further behind. “It’s something that is kind of plaguing most Americans. It’s definitely not going away any time soon,” WalletHub Managing Editor John Kiernan said. Kiernan said he’s heard countless stories from…

Tips to help break the credit card debt cycle

(InvestigateTV) — Credit card debt is a tough cycle to break, and a recent survey found many people are feeling like they’re falling further behind. “It’s something that is kind of plaguing most Americans. It’s definitely not going away any time soon,” WalletHub Managing Editor John Kiernan said. Kiernan said he’s heard countless stories from…