Freedom Debt Relief’s Andrew Housser Offers 6 Tips to Keep Holiday Meal Costs in Check – PR Newswire (press release)

The cost of a holiday meal of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, rolls, vegetables and pie for 10 people is about $50 this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. That does not include the cost of alcohol or other beverages. For consumers hosting multiple holiday gatherings through New Year’s Day, costs can quickly add up.…

ESM implements short-term debt relief measures for Greece – Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide

The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) has successfully implemented the short-term debt relief measures for Greece over the course of 2017. The package is intended to reduce the interest rate risk on Greeces outstanding loans with the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) and ESM. It is expected to substantially reduce the countrys debt burden over the…

Ameritech Financial Reminds PLUS Loan Borrowers That Their High Debt is Not Unmanageable – PR Newswire (press release)

ROHNERT PARK, Calif., Dec. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — PLUS loans are federal student loans available for graduate and professional students to help them pursue their advanced education dreams. However, with the higher interest rates and other contributing factors, borrowers who have PLUS loans often hold more debt than those who don’t. Higher debt means higher…

Pittsfield: Micro-grants help BCC students reduce debt – Berkshire Eagle

PITTSFIELD Berkshire Community College, with sponsorship from Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, is offering select students micro-grants to help them pay their past-due debts and stay on track to graduate. The program is called the “Guardian Value Scholarship,” which identifies students who are in good academic standing but unable to re-enroll due to college…

European Stability Mechanism Implements Short-Term Debt Relief Measures For Greece – Exchange News Direct

The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) has successfully implemented the short-term debt relief measures for Greece over the course of 2017. The package is intended to reduce the interest rate risk on Greeces outstanding loans with the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) and ESM. It is expected to substantially reduce the countrys debt burden over the…