New Avenues for Debt Relief and Their Impact on Californians

The Biden administration’s new student debt plan is poised to offer relief to millions struggling under financial burdens. By targeting those with significant debts, the plan aims to provide much-needed support. For Californians, understanding both federal and state options is crucial for navigating personal finances effectively. The landscape of debt relief in the U.S. is…

3 Best Peer-To-Peer Personal Loans To Consider In 2025

Most of the best personal loans come directly from a bank or credit union. However, some companies offer peer-to-peer loans, which means the funding for your loan comes from another individual, not an institution. Peer-to-peer (P2P) loans can sometimes be more accessible to borrowers thanks to easy application processes and sometimes higher loan amounts. CNBC…

Biden Withdraws Proposals on Trans Athlete Protections — and Student Debt Relief While He’s At It

Sign up for The Agenda — Them’s news and politics newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursday. The Biden administration has withdrawn its efforts to provide protections to transgender student athletes and forgive student loans. The Department of Education (DOE) issued a document explaining the withdrawal in the Federal Register on Friday, December 20, which…

Caritas, Jubilee USA present Holy Year debt-relief project

A key part of a jubilee in the Bible was releasing prisoners, and Catholics today can join a global campaign to press for the release of thousands of people imprisoned in poverty because of their nations’ foreign debt, said an official of Caritas Internationalis. Victor Genina Cervantes, director of integral human development at Caritas Internationalis, the umbrella organization for…