Trump Seeking Changes to a Major Student Loan Relief Program

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Tens of thousands of nonprofit employees could be affected by the Trump Administration’s efforts to narrow a student loan cancellation program that aids public service workers. Employees at organizations that do work related to issues including immigration and gender-affirming-care would be at risk of losing eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which…

The case for debt consolidation

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While debt consolidation isn’t a cure-all for money problems, it’s becoming increasingly popular among South African consumers as a practical way to manage their finances. According to specialist loan provider, DirectAxis, nearly a quarter of all the applications it approves are for consolidation loans. “Debt consolidation isn’t for everyone, but it can be a useful…

Debt relief, concessional finance can help countries meet their development goals, say UN Advisory Board members

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8 July 2025 – For years, blended finance —utilizing public development funds to attract private investment in developing countries —has been touted as a powerful means to bridge the financing gap for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, with this gap currently standing at US$4 trillion, according to data from the United Nations Department of Economic and…

Africa’s debt dilemma: Turning crisis into reform

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At the African Union’s first Debt Conference held in Lomé, Togo, in May 2025, leaders and experts proposed concrete reforms to address rising debt distress across the continent. With several African countries facing economic challenges and with outdated global mechanisms slowing relief, the AU is advancing new solutions: from enforcing creditor participation to launching a…