Fitch: Asia-Pacific gaming debt rises amid slow recovery

Heavy investment is keeping leverage high for major operators, even as Fitch maintains a positive view of the wider sector. Key takeaways: Heavy capital spending and slower-than-expected earnings growth are keeping debt elevated among several Asia-Pacific gaming operators, Fitch notes in a new report The report comes after Genting Bhd and Genting Malaysia were downgraded…

Retired Firefighter Helps Pay Off Student Lunch Debt

One retired firefighter is turning pieces of wood into hope for students with lunch debt. It began in Chris Monroe’s Missouri garage, where he carved wooden swords for his grandchildren. Before long, the word about these nifty handmade creations spread, and the neighborhood kids wanted swords of their own. Chris enjoyed making them, but a…

Retired Firefighter Helps Pay Off Student Lunch Debt

One retired firefighter is turning pieces of wood into hope for students with lunch debt. It began in Chris Monroe’s Missouri garage, where he carved wooden swords for his grandchildren. Before long, the word about these nifty handmade creations spread, and the neighborhood kids wanted swords of their own. Chris enjoyed making them, but a…

Fines, road tax, IMU and TARI: CAFs are also stepping in to help with applications for the ‘Quinquies’ debt write-off scheme

From traffic fines to vehicle tax, from vehicle tax to IMU and TARI. CAFs are stepping in to handle applications for the ‘Rottamazione Quinquies’ scheme covering tax liabilities owed to just under 1,500 local authorities, ahead of the application window running from 16 October to 15 December. This was announced in a press release from…

ConsumerAffairs names Freedom Debt Relief the best overall debt settlement company

Recognition reflects Freedom Debt Relief’s strong customer feedback, transparent process and responsive support SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Freedom Debt Relief, the trusted leader and one of the largest and longest-running providers of debt settlement services in the U.S., has been named the best overall debt settlement company by ConsumerAffairs. ConsumerAffairs selected…

A psychological guide to climbing out of debt

If you’re struggling with debt, you’ll know that it is more than a financial issue. As a psychotherapist, I work every day with people who have ended up in problem debt – debt that is a struggle to manage or pay back, leading to a spiralling financial situation. I’ve seen firsthand how often debt has…