Even as the Punjab government asserts it is taking proactive steps to manage its debt obligations, economic experts have raised concern that the State is increasingly relying on additional loans, driven by “competitive political populism”, leading to a significant rise in debt liability. Earlier this month, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that the…
The National Assembly has passed the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill, as part of ongoing interventions to rescue the power utility from years of operational challenges and financial crisis. During a debate on the bill in the National Assembly, the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, Dr Mmusi Maimane, tabled the committee’s report on…
In Clark County, more than 5,200 residents owe $9.1 million in such debt. Now, however, community leaders and organizations have launched the Clark County Medical Debt Relief Campaign to help these citizens. “We want to see people relieved of debt that’s a burden so we can help them have a better life,” said Kristy Kohl…
A 30-year-old man, like most Indians, took out a home loan and is in a 1.2 crore debt. He has turned to Reddit for help, admitting he has been feeling “paranoid” ever since. The reason, he said, is that he never had a single EMI over a decade, and the sudden financial burden has become…
After three years of crippling hikes in student debt under the Albanese government, young Australians deserve better protections and greater certainty when entering into a student loan. That is why I am proposing an amendment to Labor’s student debt discount bill with a HELP (Higher Education Loan Program) loan inflation guarantee. Anyone who takes out…
Having a lot of debt can be stressful at any age. But if you’re retired or about to live on a fixed income, paying off debt can sometimes be more challenging. As you explore your options, know that scammers might promise to take away your debt — for a fee. If you pay them before…
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Cash-strapped businesses and residents drowning in municipal debt have been thrown a lifeline — a new amnesty deal that could see half their overdue bills wiped out if they settle the balance within a year. The arrears rate has steadily increased over the past year, climbing from 64.8% in July 2024 to 67.6% in July…
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(InvestigateTV) — From credit card balances to daily expenses, millions of Americans are struggling to stay ahead off their debt. But Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst with LendingTree, said it’s never too late to take action. He said one strategy worth considering is debt consolidation. “Debt consolidation can be a really big deal because…