Category Archives: Debt Help

First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Indiana, abolishes $1.78 million in medical debt for Hoosier families

As part of its 200th anniversary celebration, First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Indiana, has taken an extraordinary step to serve its neighbors. Last fall, First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Indiana, celebrated its 200th anniversary (Photo by Rich Copley). With a $10,000 gift from a generous church family, the congregation partnered with Undue Medical Debt to purchase and abolish just over $1.78 million in medical debt for 1,488 individuals across south-central Indiana.  The impact reaches deep…

Gambling takes a toll on SA consumers’ finances

Kathy Gibson reports – Online gambling, a very topical and sensitive subject at the moment, is having a negative impact on consumers. A new study by Experian and Vault22, using reliable and representative data, concludes the gambling is a challenge for South African consumers, and is one of the factors causing financial distress. “The market…

Ofgem should use firms’ windfall profits to fund energy debt relief, say MPs

The energy regulator should ease bill payers’ debt by using some of the £4 billion made by network firms in windfall profits, MPs have said. In a report released on Wednesday, the Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) Committee called it “completely inexcusable” that households are forced to choose between eating and heating while companies…

Crown Resorts reports FY25 net profit of US$94 million, first in five years – asgam.com

Crown Resorts reports FY25 net profit of US$94 million, first in five years  asgam.com Read the original article here

Debt management and financial analysis system programme: Annual Report 2024 | – UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Debt management and financial analysis system programme: Annual Report 2024 |  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Read the original article here

Changing the language around debt is important to get people reaching out for help – Vikki Brownridge – Yorkshire Post

Changing the language around debt is important to get people reaching out for help – Vikki Brownridge  Yorkshire Post Read the original article here

Macon Blair reflects on his gory comedy helping to erase $15 million in medical debt

For many, there’s no better way to spend Halloween, and the larger spooky season, than watching creepy movies. This year, the film you need to add to your list of classics is Macon Blair‘s Toxic Avenger (now available on VOD, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD), starring Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Taylour Paige,…

Terry Rozier faced $8 million tax lien in NBA gambling scandal twist

Another layer to Heat guard Terry Rozier’s alleged role in the NBA sports betting scheme is coming to light after ESPN found records that showed he was facing an $8 million tax lien from the IRS.  According to Broward County, Florida, clerk records obtained by the Worldwide Leader in Sports, the IRS filed a federal…

MPs call on Ofgem to tap networks’ £4bn windfall for energy debt relief

MPs have called on Ofgem to tap network companies’ £4 billion windfall to fund a major new energy debt relief scheme, as record levels of household energy debt push millions further into hardship. The recommendation is part of the energy security and net zero select committee’s Cost of Energy report, published today, which warns that “there…

Foundations, businesses have donated $3.6 million to help Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools pay down debt

Earlier this month, county commissioners voted to forgive every dollar contributed to the fund through Dec. 31 against the amount the district owes the county. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Local foundations, businesses and community leaders have committed more than $3.6 million to a newly created fund designed to help Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools reduce its debt. The…