What has been described as an “unprecedented level of debt,” the harsh economy has many Aussies struggling. As 2025 kicks off, one lender noted that brokers can help clients get their finances in order. January is a troublesome time of year. Many are coming back to work after spending in excess over the break. In…
In this month’s edition of MoneyHelper’s monthly financial guidance column, Claudine Bell, Regional Manager for the South-East at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), talks about debt and how you can get free support. What is problem debt? Debt can happen in lots of different ways; you might borrow money on a credit card…
Energy prices are rising faster than benefits, wages or pensions, meaning the amount that UK households owe to energy suppliers – their energy debt – is also likely to grow. On April 1 2025, the energy price cap, which is the maximum amount suppliers can charge, will rise by 6.4%. This is the third consecutive quarterly…
In its final days in office, the Biden administration finalized a rule to eliminate nearly $50 billion in medical debt from 15 million Americans’ credit reports. But the rule betrays a complete misunderstanding of health economics — and like former President Biden’s other market interventions, it may only serve to make Americans worse off. Medical…
People owe more money for gas and electricity bills than ever before. New calculations from the energy consultancy firm Baringa reveal the average typical energy debt is £1,500 – that’s up £300 in a year. The total owed to energy companies is 3.8 billion pounds, which is almost double what it was two years ago.…
Households are braced for a fresh round of bill hikes in April – and some may have to dip into savings or perhaps even go further into debt to cover expenses. If you’re slipping further into the red, support is available, and Debt Awareness Week (March 24 to 30 2025) encourages those with money worries…
In a statement released to correspondents in New York, the UN denounced the Houthis’ targeting of merchant and commercial vessels in the key waterway which includes the Suez Canal and reported attacks against military vessels. The UN is concerned about the continued threats by the Houthis to resume their attacks targeting merchant and commercial vessels…
Energy prices are rising faster than benefits, wages or pensions, meaning the amount that UK households owe to energy suppliers – their energy debt – is also likely to grow. On April 1 2025, the energy price cap, which is the maximum amount suppliers can charge, will rise by 6.4%. This is the third consecutive…
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Student debts would be slashed by 20 per cent under the latest part of the federal government’s election pitch to ease cost of living pressures for young Australians. A university graduate with the average debt of $27,600 would see about $5,520 wiped from their outstanding loan next year under a re-elected Albanese government. The waiving…