The best way to become debt free – News24

UD Debt-Help, a local professional debt counselling business, based in Uitenhage, is celebrating its 7th year of successful counselling. Owner and debt counsellor, Isabe Landman, has been working in this industry for the past eight years. She was one of the first debt counsellors to complete the debt counselling course successfully, back in 2009, when…

Debt-to-equity swaps could help China but firms must restructure: IMF – Reuters

Chinese flag waves in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, October 29, 2015. Reuters/Jason Lee China’s massive corporate debt problem could be eased through debt-to-equity conversions or securitization of non-performing loans, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, but only if these apply to viable firms that undergo restructuring. The…

John Oliver Blames US For Puerto Rico Debt, Gets Help From ‘Hamilton’ Star Lin-Manuel Miranda [VIDEO] – International Business Times

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and his smash hit Broadway musical just saved Alexander Hamilton’s spot on the $20 bill. Comedian John Oliver tapped Miranda Sunday to help out with another, much bigger money problem. Oliver used Sunday’s episode of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” to take a closer look at Puerto Rico’s massive debt. The island is…

Greece Bailout Talks: Greece Does Not Need Debt Relief, German Finance Minister Says – International Business Times

Following a two-day meeting of eurozone finance ministers in Amsterdam, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble said Greece wont necessarily require an easing of its debt burden. Schäuble said this would apply if the International Monetary Fund and the Germany-led consortium of lenders determine that the countrys debt sustainability is ensured, Bloomberg reported Saturday. A countrys debt sustainability is…