Government debt could increase by more than 50%, or by R1.2 trillion, to danger levels over the four fiscal years ending March 2021 and if this comes to bear it could ultimately lead the country to seek international help from organisations like the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba today presented his first…
The Government today confirmed Stoke-on-Trent teachers will benefit from a pilot scheme to pay off part of their student debts. It will initially target teachers specialising in science or modern foreign languages to help ease recruitment and retention problems. The full details have yet to be released, but eligible teachers will be reimbursed for at…
Canadians enter the workforce with an average of nearly $27,000 in student loan debt, finds a survey by Consortium, C.U. The debt typically takes 10 years to repay, which means many delay saving for traditional life goals like home ownership, starting a family or retirement. Great-West Life is piloting a voluntary retirement and savings program with select…
A plan to help people in serious debt, by potentially giving them a six-week grace period from things like higher interest charges, has been announced by the Treasury. The Government said it was launching a consultation until January on how its “breathing space” scheme could work and in what circumstances amid concerns about growing problem…
People who are suffering from problem debt could be granted a six-week grace period to get their finances back on track, under new plans being considered by the Treasury. Under the plans, those plagued with excessive household debt would be exempt from further interest, charges and enforcement action for a period of six weeks, which…
Australians are cutting back on basic things like fresh fruit and vegies in order to keep the lights on with the National Debt Helpline taking 14,000 calls in September a record for the month, and up 14 per cent on the same time last year. The helpline said borrowers were mainly calling from metropolitan…
Saving for retirement isn’t a top priority for many young professionals, but Great-West Lifeco Inc. thinks it can change that by addressing heavy student debt loads. The life and health insurer is rolling out a new program to its client companies that will allow eligible employees to pay off their student debt while also getting…
Saving for retirement isn’t a top priority for many young professionals, but Great-West Lifeco Inc. thinks it can change that by addressing heavy student debt loads. The life and health insurer is rolling out a new program to its client companies that will allow eligible employees to pay off their student debt while also getting…
This content is made possible by our sponsor; the views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. A crushing debt may be the result of unexpected and unavoidable setbacks in life, from a medical problem to the loss of a job.…
A couple who took £7m from thousands of customers who sought help from their debt management firm but spent much of the money on lavish holidays and cars have been banned from the UK financial services industry for life by the sectors regulator. Adrian and Christine Whitehurst, nicknamed the vampires of debt, set up First…