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Trump Seeking Changes to a Major Student Loan Relief Program

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

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

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…