Rise in 'deeply concerning' complaints about banks not helping people in financial hardship – ABC News

In short: Complaints about how banks handle financial distress rose 25 per cent last year, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) said. More than half of the complaints were about a lender’s failure to respond to a request for help a breach of national codes. What’s next? The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is conducting a…

Governor Josh Shapiro – pa.gov

April 02, 2024 Latest News,  Press Release The Governors proposed 2024-25 budget proposes a $4 million investment to erase nearly $400 million of medical debt for low-income Pennsylvanians. Approximately 1 million Pennsylvanians carry some kind of medical debt and it disproportionately impacts rural counties like Mifflin County. Yeagertown, PA Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined Representative…

Debt counselors see a significant increase in people seeking help with their debts – NL Times

An increasing number of people are seeking help to get their debts settles, according to Humanitas. The largest volunteer organization for debt relief in the Netherlands drew the conclusion based on research it conducted. Humanitas Director Jerzy Soetekouw thinks the numbers are alarming. Our volunteers and coordinators see people at their lowest point. They are…