House Republicans’ education plan would mean sweeping changes — and fewer avenues for relief — for millions of student-loan borrowers. Rep. Tim Walberg, chair of the House education committee, unveiled on Monday the committee’s legislation to reshape education and the student financial aid system. The 100-page budget bill would have big implications for student-loan borrowers…
If your credit card debt is stacking up, it may be time to start exploring your debt relief options. Getty Images Despite near record-high average interest rates—21.91%, according to Federal Reserve data—credit card debt remains an issue. The average credit card debt is around $8,000 now. This number is understandable given the current economic environment,…
Household bill arrears among StepChange Scotland clients have surged to an average of £5,193, according to the charity’s newly published 2024 Scotland in the Red report, marking a staggering 65% increase from £3,147 in 2023. Nearly seven in ten (68%) of those seeking help from StepChange Scotland are now behind on essential household bills. The…
Since 2020, a rising proportion of clients at StepChange Scotland are in full-time employment, now at 42%, an increase from 38%, according to data. Of those seeking help, some 68% are behind on essential household bills, research showed. The report found a 65% increase in average arrears which increased by more than £2,000 to £5,193…
The major bank has announced policy to help those with student debt access funding for home loans. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has introduced changes to how HECS-HELP debt is assessed, allowing better access to funding. You’re out of free articles for this month Coming into effect tomorrow (9 April), CBA will no…
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BISMARCK, N.D. (KUMV) – The state legislature sent a bill to the governor that would provide more money to Williston, Dickinson and Minot. Senate Bill 2323 distributes $10.5 million annually from the gross production tax share among the three oil hub cities. The text states that it would be a nearly 70-20-10 split among Williston,…
With cost-of-living set to be the number one election issue facing voters, both major parties have fought to position themselves as the side most capable of handling Australia’s economy. With households battered by surging inflation and high interest rates, Labor has branded itself as the party which delivered two back-to-back surpluses, while delivering budget relief…
It can be tough to determine whether you should file for bankruptcy — or whether another type of debt relief may be the better option. Getty Images Between today’s inflationary issues, the lingering high-rate landscape and the other economic hurdles that are looming, managing everyday expenses — let alone debts — has become a major…