The global economy avoided what could have been a systemic debt crisis during the turbulence of recent years, but vulnerabilities remain amid high debt servicing costs that pose an important challenge for low and middle-income countries. Some may yet confront major tests. When countries do falter on debt, restructuring is critical to containing the damage.…
Brett McGrath, President of the Law Society of NSW, has renewed calls for a debt relief scheme to incentivise lawyers to practice in rural, regional, and remote (RRR) areas. During a visit to Lismore, which experienced a significant exodus of lawyers following the devastating floods in 2022, McGrath highlighted the urgent need for legal services…
This July may be a good time to start working toward debt relief. Getty Images As June comes to a close and July draws near, you may be considering ways to improve your finances. That’s especially true if you’re dealing with high interest debts like credit cards and personal loans. After all, the federal funds…
June 26, 2024 By Atul Bhatia, CFA U.S. government debt has been rising rapidly since the global financial crisis, but broader measures of borrowing across the economy have remained relatively stable and on par with other developed economies. U.S. fiscal policy is likely already unsustainable, with politically sensitive programs costing more than current taxes generate.…
The global economy avoided what could have been a systemic debt crisis during the turbulence of recent years, but vulnerabilities remain amid high debt servicing costs that pose an important challenge for low and middle-income countries. Some may yet confront major tests. When countries do falter on debt, restructuring is critical to containing the damage.…
This July may be a good time to start working toward debt relief. Getty Images As June comes to a close and July draws near, you may be considering ways to improve your finances. That’s especially true if you’re dealing with high interest debts like credit cards and personal loans. After all, the federal funds…
Brett McGrath, President of the Law Society of NSW, has renewed calls for a debt relief scheme to incentivise lawyers to practice in rural, regional, and remote (RRR) areas. During a visit to Lismore, which experienced a significant exodus of lawyers following the devastating floods in 2022, McGrath highlighted the urgent need for legal services…
June 26, 2024 By Atul Bhatia, CFA U.S. government debt has been rising rapidly since the global financial crisis, but broader measures of borrowing across the economy have remained relatively stable and on par with other developed economies. U.S. fiscal policy is likely already unsustainable, with politically sensitive programs costing more than current taxes generate.…
This July may be a good time to start working toward debt relief. Getty Images As June comes to a close and July draws near, you may be considering ways to improve your finances. That’s especially true if you’re dealing with high interest debts like credit cards and personal loans. After all, the federal funds…
Brett McGrath, President of the Law Society of NSW, has renewed calls for a debt relief scheme to incentivise lawyers to practice in rural, regional, and remote (RRR) areas. During a visit to Lismore, which experienced a significant exodus of lawyers following the devastating floods in 2022, McGrath highlighted the urgent need for legal services…