The continued Fed rate pause means cardholders are unlikely to get a rate break on their credit card debt. nui/Getty Images The Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates steady at its latest meeting on March 18-19, a move that was widely expected given the recent uptick in inflation. While the Fed doesn’t directly set…
Body The DMFAS Programme Advisory Group meeting provides an opportunity for donors, beneficiaries and development partners of the programme to examine its capacity-building activities in debt management and to discuss its future direction. Participation Participation in the DMFAS Programme Advisory Group meeting is reserved for those countries using the debt management software provided through the…
How Forgiving Student Loan Debt May Solve the Housing Crisis Realtor.com News Read the original article here
Eastbourne charity highlights “heartbreaking” impact of debt in community SussexWorld Read the original article here
A college student’s Reddit post has sparked outrage after she shared that her parents asked her to use her college fund to help pay off their debts. In the post, the woman, posting under u/yosuw, wrote that the money, originally set aside by her grandparents for her education, was suddenly seen by her parents as…
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month: Here’s what Virginia is doing about it WRIC ABC 8News Read the original article here
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced a suit against Michael Moccia and Palisade Legal Group debt management for deceptive practices. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today the filing of a lawsuit against Michael Moccia and Palisade Legal Group, PLLC, a debt management service provider, alleging they violated Rhode Island’s Unfair and…
As the finance industry continues to evolve rapidly, one of the critical aspects that demands our attention is the role of affordability. Affordability is essential for fostering financial inclusion, economic stability, consumer protection, innovation, and social equity. Why? Put simply it ensures that people can manage new financial commitments without undue strain. …
People struggling with council tax arrears will have access to “enhanced advice” through the expansion of a Citizens Advice Scotland project. Backed by an additional £2.2 million in Scottish government funding, the project provides tailored support to affected households and works with local authorities to support good practice in council tax debt collection. The project…
In 2023-24 tax from the PRRT was less than an quarter the amount raised by HECS/HELP debts repayments. Next week the Budget will reveal who is being taxed and who is not. In a fair society, some of the most profitable companies would be paying much more than students. But once again the budget will…