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Social worker Jenny McCabe helps other people all the time, but it was her own financial stress that put her on the path to getting help herself.
Struggling with high credit card debts after a relationship breakdown, Ms McCabe said she burst into tears of relief at her first meeting with a professional financial adviser.
Relieving her stress started with identifying short and long-term goals and creating a plan that included clearing debt quickly and growing wealth through her work and property renovation.
The pain of health insurance hikes
End family fights over electricity
Sure Im tempted at the shops now and again, but I watch what I spend and make sure my salary is well managed, Ms McCabe said.
Her money stress experiences are similar to…
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Former boxer Eubank was declared bankrupt in November 2005 after racking up debts of 1.3m.
Eubank lived a life of luxury. Fancy cars. Big holidays. Clothes. Shoes. The works.
The former WBO middleweight and super-middleweight champion is regarded as the fourth best British super-middleweight in history.
But, after hanging up his gloves in 1998 with a record of 45-5 and two draws, he struggled to maintain payments and spiralled out of control.
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Debts varied from relatively light 450 for moving a lorry that was blocking his path and unpaid restaurant bills worth 1,400 to much bigger and more expensive extravagancies, such as flying Concorde to Barbados.
“Over the ye…
Read the full article at: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1091276/Chris-Eubank-bankrupt-1Million-James-DeGale-O2-Arena-ITV
GPs in England have been told they can no longer charge a fee for paperwork to help people with mental health problems who are being pursued by creditors or debt collectors to access support.
The British Medical Association (BMA)hascommitted to ending charges for mental health debt forms, which can be requested as evidence by creditors when someone is in arrearsand struggling to pay.
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Read the full article at: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/gp-debt-collector-mental-health-illness-crisis-creditor-bailiff-bma-support-a8788971.html
An Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, Chams Plc, has assured its shareholders of better days ahead following the successful outcome of its restructuring which covers the companys business model, products and financials. Besides, the company has been deploying its e-voting platform to ensure cost-effective and seamless voting system for some reputable organisations in Nigeria.
The Group managing director and chief executive officer, of the company, Mr Femi Williams, who addressed journalists on the companys current status in Lagos explained that the company embarked upon restructuring to sustain its competitive edge and deliver value to all stakeholders.
Williams noted that the restructuring became…
Read the full article at: https://leadership.ng/2019/02/23/firm-assures-shareholders-of-benefit-from-restructuring/
Anglia Care Trust has been given funding to help victims of financial abuse. Picture: PA WIRE
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Domestic abuse victims in Suffolk unfairly left by their partners owing thousands of pounds in debt will get extra support to help cope with their financial difficulties.
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Read the full article at: https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/anglia-care-trust-freedom-from-financial-abuse-funding-from-suffolk-police-and-crime-commissioners-fund-1-5903793
BENSALEM, Pa., Feb. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the March 4, 2019 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors that purchased Yangtze River Port and Logistics Limited (Yangtze River or the Company) ( YRIV) securities between February 2, 2016 and December 5, 2018, inclusive (the Class Period).
Investors that suffered losses on their Yangtze River investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to [emailprotected].
On December 6, 2018, Hindenburg Research published a report describing the Company as a scheme run by its Chairman & controlling…
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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that class action lawsuits have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Shareholders interested in serving as lead plaintiff have until the deadlines listed to petition the court and further details about the cases can be found at the links provided. There is no cost or obligation to you.
Yangtze River Port and Logistics Limited (NASDAQGS: YRIV)
Class Period: February 2, 2016 – December 5, 2018
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 4, 2019
Join the action: https://www.zlk.com/pslra-1/yangtze-river-port-and-logistics-ltd-loss-form?wire=3
About the lawsuit: Throughout the class period, Yangtze River Port and Logistics Limited all…
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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pawar Law Group reminds shareholders who purchased shares of Yangtze River Port and Logistics Limited (NASDAQ: YRIV) from February 2, 2016 through December 5, 2018, inclusive (the Class Period) of the important March 4, 2019 lead plaintiff deadline in the class action. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Yangtze River investors under the federal securities laws.
According to the lawsuit, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Yangtzes purported lease of the Wuhan Yangtze River Newport Logistics Center, the companys main asset, was a fabrication; (2) Yangtzes only operating subsidiary, Wuhan Yangtze River Newport Logistics Co., Ltd., was declar…
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BENSALEM, Pa., Feb. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Law Offices of Howard G. Smithreminds investors of theMarch 4, 2019deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors that purchased Yangtze River Port and Logistics Limited (Yangtze River or the Company) (NASDAQ: YRIV) securities betweenFebruary 2, 2016 and December 5, 2018,inclusive (the Class Period).
Investors that suffered losses on their Yangtze Riverinvestments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to [email protected].
OnDecember 6, 2018, Hindenburg Research published a report describing the Company as a scheme run by …
Read the full article at: https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/02/22/1740975/0/en/Deadline-Alert-The-Law-Offices-of-Howard-G-Smith-Reminds-Investors-of-Looming-Deadline-in-the-Class-Action-Lawsuit-Against-Yangtze-River-Port-and-Logistics-Limited.html
It seems that all things Mars has been having a tough time of late. The Mars Opportunity Rover has officially died and is unresponsive, and now the company responsible for Mars One has gone bankrupt. These two missions are about as different as they can be from each other, with some comparing the Mars One campaign with the infamous Fyre Festival. As well see shortly, that comparison is not too far off.
On August 31, 2013 – 202,586 people from around the globe signed up in hopes to become a part of the first, one-way crewed mission to the red planet. In order to apply, applicants needed to fill out a form, and pay a fee of $40. That would amount to a total of $8.1 million in registration fees. Another draw for potentia…
Read the full article at: http://www.wbrz.com/news/mars-one-and-its-intended-reality-show-is-declaring-bankruptcy/
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The Gambling Commission has opened a consultation seeking evidence on the issue of gambling with credit cards. It said that if will “consider whether regulatory interventions such as restricting or prohibiting gambling via credit cards are necessary” if there is an “absence of effective consumer protections to limit the risks of harm posed”.
Gambling law expert Audrey Ferrie of Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law.com, said the onus is on the gambling industry to address the concerns that customers may use credit facilities to gamble with more money than they can afford to lose.
“Land-based gambling already has more restrictions in relation to the availability of credit and I can see those rules being extended to online gambling…
Read the full article at: https://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2019/february/industry-must-act-to-address-gambling-credit-concerns/