Hi Nicole, I recently read an article in Money by Caitlin Fitzsimmons about paying off her HECS debt. I have seen a number of columnists suggest it is a good idea not to pay off the debt but rather keep it and invest the money elsewhere as it has a low rate of interest. My…
AUGUSTA In a rare moment of agreement, Gov. Paul LePage and Democratic lawmakers are pushing for a student debt relief program aimed at convincing recent college graduates to settle in Maine. But they couldn’t convince enough senators to go along Thursday. The $40 million loan forgiveness program sought funding from a bond question next year…
Over a million people are forced deeper into debt just to cover their everyday household bills. Some of the most vulnerable, already struggling to make ends meet, are being charged extortionate interest rates over 100% – many over 1000%. A shocking report from StepChange Debt Charity reveals that half needed to borrow cash to pay…
Lawmakers are working on a bill to help Mainers dealing with crippling student loan debt. (WGME) AUGUSTA (WGME) Lawmakers are working on a bill to help Mainers dealing with crippling student loan debt. One of the sponsors says he’s confident the bill will get the support it needs because student loan debt is an issue…
Peter Dunn Published 6:00 a.m. ET July 19, 2017 | Updated 6:00 a.m. ET July 19, 2017 Peter Dunn, aka Pete the Planner, writes a weekly financial-planning column for IndyStar and Fox 59.(Photo: Polina Osherov) Hi, Pete, At ages 30 and 31, my wife and I have our financial house pretty well in order. The…
No one likes to admit they’re drowning in debt but making one simple phone call could be your lifeline. The National Debt Helpline is a free service, staffed by trained financial counsellors. It’s the initiative of the Financial Rights Legal Centre and according to Principal Solicitor Alexandra Kelly, counsellors aim to give as much information…
The relief program launched by Mexican water authority Conagua in 2014 to help municipalities resolve their water debt problems is moving … Subscriber-Only Content BNamericas develops thousands of news articles, analyses and features every month, always concentrating on how to make or save money in Latin American business. Unique ContentUp-to-the-minute and field-proven industry news in…
Many SMB owners think that that debt management is frustrating, repetitive and even awkward, but it doesnt have to be. When approached with professionalism and a clear plan of attack, the right debt strategy could save weeks worth of work per year, while also doubling or tripling working capital. So, why isnt everyone doing a…
The relief program launched by Mexican water authority Conagua in 2014 to help municipalities resolve their water debt problems is moving … Subscriber-Only Content BNamericas develops thousands of news articles, analyses and features every month, always concentrating on how to make or save money in Latin American business. Unique ContentUp-to-the-minute and field-proven industry news in…
Consolidation a strategy, not a cure Montville’s attorney, Blake Brewer, says many of his clients have no idea how their expenses stack up against their income. They assume that their next tax refund or stretch of overtime will help them catch up, not realizing they’re consistently spending more than they make. “These people are just…