If you’re a senior who wants to consolidate your debt, there are lots of smart options worth considering. Getty Images Stubborn inflation has continued to impact the finances of Americans across the nation. However, seniors on limited incomes may be feeling a lot of financial pain in particular. After all, rising prices caused by high…
Philanthropists and foundations like the one I work for take a lot of calculated risks. We invest in research, advocacy, strategic communications, technical assistance, and many other activities, hoping they will help us advance our strategic priorities. We evaluate our efforts whenever we can, but many defy measurement assessing the impact of our work is…
If you’re facing problems with credit card debt, there are solutions to consider, experts say. Getty Images With the costs rising for nearly everything due to high and persistent inflation, it’s no surprise that many Americans are turning to credit cards to help pay for essentials. But while this approach can help fill in the…
Credit: Rome Reports The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences gathered top academic experts, economic leaders and religious leaders on 5 June to address the concerning debt crisis in the global south. Those gathered for this event had an audience with Pope Francis, where he spoke of the consequences of mismanaged globalisation. In order to try…
Annie Guest: One indicator of how the economy is tracking can be seen in calls to the National Debt Helpline. It’s just had a month of a record number of calls, many from small business owners. And there’s concern shame and a lack of trust stops many indebted Australians asking their banks for help. Jon…
In short: Millions of Australians are struggling to meet debt repayments due to the rising cost of living. An ASIC survey has found Australians facing financial hardship would prefer to sell their assets before they seek help from their lender. Lenders are legally required to offer assistance to customers struggling to meet their repayments. What’s…
There are smart moves you can make with your debt this June, but there are also a few moves that you should avoid. Getty Images June is upon us and soon, summer will be in full swing. However, if you have debt that you’re having a difficult time dealing with, you likely have other things…
One of the top debt-settlement companies in the U.S., Accredited Debt Relief claims it can cut clients’ payments by up to 45% and get them debt-free in as little as two years. It’s helped more than 300,000 clients resolve over $3 billion in debt, but there is a fee, on average, of 25% of your…
This June marks an opportune time to start erasing your debt. Getty Images The start of a new month is always an opportune time to reflect on what’s been working and adjust what hasn’t. This sort of reflection can take many forms but is particularly helpful when viewed through a financial lens. With inflation persistent if…
Shamed Australians shun financial help for debt struggles By Tess Ikonomou PERSONAL FINANCE Shamed Australians shun financial help for debt struggles Almost six million Australians are struggling to make loan and debt repayments, but many are too ashamed to ask for help. The latest research released by the Moneysmart website, which is run by the…