Credit Card Hardship Programs Could Help Borrowers

(Photo: wayhomestudio/freepik) by Sidnee Michelle July 25, 2026 Seeking assistance before missing multiple payments can improve the likelihood of qualifying for relief. Borrowers struggling to keep up with rising credit card payments may qualify for hardship programs that temporarily reduce interest rates, lower monthly payments, or pause payments while they recover from financial setbacks. While…

AHF Backs Africa Union’s Debt Reform Push

KAMPALA, Uganda–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul 24, 2026– AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) welcomed the African Union’s focus on debt sustainability at this week’s Specialized Technical Committees session in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, while urging African leaders to continue pushing for structural reforms to a global debt system that prevents developing countries from investing in healthcare, education, and…

Watching Your Wallet: Getting out of debt

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A Fresno State graduate is turning to financial therapy to help manage student loan debt and improve his spending habits as he navigates life after earning his master’s degree. Dustin Hedrick graduated from Fresno State in 2025 and recently began repaying his student loans. “It’s about $40,000 dollars. With interest, it’s…