Not paying your credit card bills could have some serious (and long-lasting) repercussions for your finances. Getty Images/iStockphoto Right now, millions of Americans are feeling the lingering burn caused by a mix of inflation and elevated interest rates. Not only are today’s housing, groceries, fuel and other consumer goods prices much higher than they were…
If you’re behind on your debt payments and beginning to feel overwhelmed by their impact on your financial life, considering debt settlement may be an opportunity to get back on track. National Debt Relief is one of many debt settlement companies that have helped hundreds of thousands of consumers alleviate the burden of debt by…
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Seven UK professional football clubs were issued winding up petitions in 2023 the highest figure since 2020 as financial pressures intensify*, says leading national accountancy group UHY Hacker Young. Football clubs that have been issued winding up petitions in the past year include Coventry City, Southend United and Taunton Town. Among the financial pressures football…
The Biden administrations latest plan to forgive all or some of nearly 28 million Americans student loans would provide much-needed relief to borrowers, hundreds said during a public-comment period that closed Friday. But many others argued the proposal amounts to an unfair gambit designed to help the president win the 2024 election. This Student Debt Relief…
Loans and other types of financing available to consumers generally fall into two main categories: secured debt and unsecured debt. The primary difference between the two is the presence or absence of collateral to protect the lender in case the borrower defaults. Key Takeaways Secured debts are those for which the borrower puts up some…
Personal Finance Financial experts say debt consolidation can help you get ahead of credit card debt, but it won’t fix everything Written by Holly Johnson; edited by Avril Ayers 2024-05-18T11:39:01Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an…
Editor’s note: Zhu Fangfei is the director at the Research Department of the Institute for Public Policy of Zhejiang University. The article reflects the author’s opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN. It has been translated from Chinese and edited for brevity and clarity. China has issued the first batch of special treasury bonds with terms…
[Getty Images] A record number of Debt Relief Orders (DROs) were taken out in April, as the 90 fee for the insolvency option was scrapped. DROs are available to those on low incomes and clear existing debt on everything from council tax to energy bills and rent. Some 3,436 DROs were taken out in April…
It doesnt take an exceptional circumstance or life event to put financial strain on a person. For many, all it takes is putting down a deposit for childcare or repairing a car needed for work or paying for a funeral. These are real examples of challenges that can interrupt a persons ability to pay bills…