Senators negotiating Brazil’s rural debt crisis said Tuesday that two key issues remain unresolved in discussions with the federal government over a proposed farm debt restructuring plan. The primary disagreements concern the funding source for the plan and which debts are eligible for renegotiation. Crop Plan lending falls 15% Risk aversion dams subsidized rural credit…
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Credit card debt is becoming harder to manage as interest rates remain high and balances stretch from month to month. But financial experts warn there are common mistakes that can make dealing with your debt even more difficult. Not knowing how much debt you have One of the biggest problems experts say is surprisingly simple: Many…
Are There Grants That Help Pay Off Debt? It’s a question many individuals, nonprofits, and business owners ask when financial pressure starts to build. While grants are not typically designed as direct debt payoff tools, they can provide powerful funding that frees up cash flow, stabilizes operations, and helps organizations regain their footing. Most grants…
National nonprofit recognized for award-winning financial wellness storytelling as VP of Public Relations Thomas Nitzsche joins the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts as a juror STAFFORD, Texas, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Money Management International (MMI), a nonprofit leader in financial wellness solutions and counseling, has been honored in the 2026 Communicator Awards,…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) launched the Enterprise Security Enhancement (ESE) pilot program on May 11, 2026, to provide partial debt relief for Ukrainian borrowers whose assets are destroyed by war. The initiative operates through PrivatBank and Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine to address gaps in the war-risk insurance market. This mechanism targets capital…
A British government initiative designed to alleviate £500 million in energy debt for low-income households has stalled due to pending parliamentary approval for data sharing. The delay reported on May 11, 2026, threatens to push total consumer arrears to £7 billion by year’s end. Legislative obstacles currently prevent the necessary exchange of information between energy…
Our client research shows that, among those who do get into arrears on their rent, the likelihood of an affordable repayment plan to clear the arrears is lower for private sector tenants than for those renting from social landlords. Only a third were asked about their income and expenditure by their landlord when seeking an…
MILWAUKEE — Buy now, pay later has exploded in popularity, letting shoppers split purchases into smaller payments, but new data shows more people are now relying on these loans to make ends meet, using them to afford basic necessities like groceries. New data from LendingTree shows nearly 1 in 3 buy now, pay later users…
As climate change fuels stronger storms, floods, cyclones and earthquakes, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is increasingly becoming a financial lifeline for disaster-hit economies. A new study by IMF researchers Pedro Juarros and Junko Mochizuki finds that rapid IMF emergency financing can significantly speed up economic recovery after natural disasters, especially in vulnerable island nations…