Debt charity workers expect this Monday (15 February 2016) to be the busiest day yet, following a record-breaking start to 2016. While the economy in some areas has seen an upturn, Christians Against Poverty is still hearing from thousands of people in desperate circumstances. Most of our clients have been struggling with problem debt for…
Women have yet another financial concern that weighs more heavily on their shoulders than on men’s. College-educated women are taking a longer time paying off the debt they incurred to attend school, new research has found. In 2012, working women who had graduated four years earlier had paid off about 33% of their student loans,…
By Charlene Crowell Despite consensus by economists that the economic recovery is well underway, many of Americas working poor, under-employed and unemployed people continue to struggle financially. Adding insult to injury, these financially vulnerable households face debt collectors who harass and sue them on incomplete and/or inaccurate information. In many cases, consumers are harassed for…
It’s funny. Whenever someone asks what I do, I explain that “I help students learn how to pay for college without taking on student debt”. I cannot tell you how many times the person responds with “Oh wow. I wish you were around when I went to college!” Or “Geez. Where were you _5, 10,…
Consolidated Debt Solutions, a newly launched business, is aiming to provide financing solutions to those who are seeking a third party that can assist with working alongside with creditors and reducing debt. The company said, This privately owned business recently launched locally and boast that the strategies implemented and the ability to work with clients…
Americans who are struggling to pay down debt are at the core of Discovers personal loans business. The online financial company, best known for its credit cards, offers personal loans mainly for those looking to consolidate debt. While Discover loans can be used for other purposes, such as paying for a vacation or financing a…
National non-profit provides consumers with guidelines on how to effectively tackle their debt Boston, MA (PRWEB) February 09, 2016 Start off the New Year right and achieve financial peace of mind by making 2016 debt-free. In order to help consumers achieve their financial resolutions, national non-profit American Consumer Credit Counseling has provided tips on how…
Some employers lend workers a hand paying off their student loans. Photo by Margaret Lampert Charlie Donovan (pictured) can start saving for other goals. As the job market continues to tighten, employers are facing stiff competition to attract and retain the best talent. To appeal to the droves of workers balancing student loan payments with…
MINNEAPOLIS (TNS) A growing number of companies are dangling a recruitment perk that is tailor-made for the millennial generation: debt relief. Free snacks and gym memberships dont hold the allure they once did for young people entering the working world. Buried under student loans of more than $29,000 on average, they want help. For this…
National Debt Relief shared in an article published January 21, 2016 shares some of the people’s commonly penned financial resolutions to start their year. The article titled “8 Financial Resolutions To Make For 2016” takes a look at these resolutions and explains how they can best help consumers save money. Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 07,…