Benzinga is proud to introduce the Benzinga Women’s Wealth Forum, a space where women can learn how to empower themselves through financial technology and be inspired by the stories of powerful women in finance. Ahead of the March 22 event, we’re highlighting the stories of our speakers, some of the leading women in the financial…
Australia’s big four banks have raised $9 billion in the first 10 days of the year, taking advantage of the most favourable conditions in capital markets since the financial crisis. The frantic pace of issuance exceeds the $5.25 billion raised by the major banks in January 2017 as they lock in lower funding costs and…
ADVISORS at Wiltshire Citizens Advice expect January 31 to be the years busiest day for debt advice. They say that people seeking help with their debts generally call for help on the last day of January. Locally, Wiltshire Citizens Advice is expecting 300 people to seek advice on debt this month. Suzanne Wigmore, Chief Officer…
Australians are starting the new year with a spring in their step according to the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian consumer confidence survey. The headline index climbing by 4.7 per cent since from mid-December to 122, the highest since November 2013. The survey showed consumers were optimistic about current and future financial conditions, rising 5.8 per…
Jessica Wright is considering shifting her credit card debt to a balance transfer card with zero interest after a blowout over Christmas plunged the family finances into the red. The Brisbane-based woman is facing a predicament shared by many Australians the nation collectively spent about $30 billion on credit cards in December. Australians spent about $30 billion…
January 10, 2018 Sir, David Pilling draws attention to the overwhelming case for Somalia to receive debt relief (Somalia calls for acceleration of debt forgiveness to help fight terrorism, January 8). Of one thing we can be certain: without a clearance of debt arrears, Somalia will remain trapped in a cycle of drought, poverty and…
The Hutto City Council has approved a 25 percent increase in the wastewater rates to help the city pay for the debt owed on the Hutto South Waste Water Treatment Plant plant built in 2014, invest in new infrastructure and maintain the utility fund reserve requirements, according to a press release. The increase means users…
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…