President Donald Trump’s administration is taking the next step toward revamping key student-loan forgiveness programs. On Thursday, the Department of Education announced it would be holding two public hearings to solicit feedback on its plans to refine the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and income-driven repayment plans. This is part of the negotiated rulemaking process,…
My personal journey into volunteering began in 2013 when I flew home to Texas to be by my grandpa’s side before he died. Grandpa was an Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and was forever changed by service. His kidneys and liver were shutting down because of the effects of toxic exposure. He…
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Mayor Brandon Johnson New program allows residents and businesses to settle ticket debt without late penalties or fees through June 30, 2025 Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City of Chicago today announced the launch of a new Vehicle and Commercial Ticket Debt Relief Programs, a bold step in the administration’s ongoing work to reform an…
Edward William Rennick III, a known debt relief scammer previously barred from the debt relief industry by the FTC, continued on with his scheme for years after the ban. He is now charged criminally with wire fraud conspiracy. According to the US Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, Rennick and others…
Adding your credit card debt to your spring cleaning list this year could have a big (and positive) impact on your finances. Tetra Images/Getty Images As winter thaws into spring, many of us feel inspired to declutter our homes and refresh our living spaces. But what about our finances? Just like that junk drawer or…
Credit counseling can help you regain your financial freedom, even if you owe a large, five-figure debt. Steve Debenport/Getty Images If you owe a significant amount of debt, it can feel tough to get ahead. Inflation is still above its ideal target, taking a bite out of your purchasing power. Interest rates are also still…
Debt consolidation can lower your monthly payments and help you get out of debt faster, but it can also cause a minor dip in your credit score. That’s because applying for new credit — like a balance transfer card or a debt consolidation loan — triggers a hard inquiry of your credit, which temporarily lowers…
Schoolchildren and campaigners from across the UK visited Parliament this week to urge MPs to address the global debt crisis which is engulfing many poor countries around the world. They’re calling for a new Debt Justice Law, to create a fairer global system for low-income countries facing insurmountable levels of debt. The aim is to…
Microbiome health company Biome Australia (ASX:BIO) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Biome Australia Trading, has entered into a $5 million secured debt facility with National Australia Bank (NAB). The company said the new facility would replace the existing debt facility with Tradeplus24 at a significantly improved interest rate. Biome said it will use…