MANY families are bearing the burden of problem debt as households see their outgoings surpass their income for the first time in nearly 30 years. The average person has outgoings of 26,800 a year but only has a disposable income of 20,200, says the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This means they need 6600 a…
LONDON, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ –As consumers continue to face increasing debt levels and expenses, new data from Auriemma Consulting Group suggests that balance transfer offers continue to be an effective tool for consumers who are struggling to pay down their debt. Balance transfers can help consumers better organise and pay down their debts by…
You are planning to celebrate your parents 50th wedding anniversary. As the family comes together, ideas flow and before you know it, the event becomes bigger and bigger. You notice your brother becoming irritable as days pass, and protesting new expenses. The other siblings complain that the brother is being stingy. Pause. Could he be…
While debt consolidation offers may sound appealing, especially if the new loan offers an attractive initial interest rate, it is important to consider all the factors before picking one up. By: Hitesh Khan/ If you are like most Singaporeans, your email and mailbox may be filled with offers for credit cards, mortgage refinancing and personal…
Dealing with mental health can be tricky. But when you throw debt into the mix, it can feel like its all too much. Debt can be both a cause and a consequence of mental health problems. According to charity Mind, one in 11 people in the UK is in debt, increasing to one in four…
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Advertisement Company to allow employees to use vacation time to pay student debt Share Shares Updated: 1:30 PM CST Feb 7, 2019 Insurance provider Unum has started a new program to help employees deal with student debt.Beginning next year, Unum employees can use paid time off that they carry over to pay part of their…
Unum, a Tennessee-based insurance company, is allowing its US employees to exchange unused vacation days for help with student loan payments. Unum employees are allotted at least 28 paid vacation days a year; they can forfeit up to five days and receive up to $US250 a month cash toward their student loans. An increasing number…
In the U.S., higher education is treated like a necessity but priced like a luxury. Financial aid isnt always enough to ensure that students can make it through college without taking out loans. But students across the country are finding unique and creative ways to ease the burden of tuition costs. One of these ways…
One simple change that can help pay off your credit card debt The average household with credit card debt owes more than $16,000. The Mid-South is no different with nearly every person who is carrying debt owing thousands. The holiday season is one that is particularly tough for families. Americans racked up more than $1,000…