Stress and mortgage difficulties as inflation sees student HECS and other HELP debts balloon – ABC News

Preparing for the arrival of a baby isn’t cheapand as an expecting single mum,Carrie Riseley is watching every penny. Key points: University graduates say they’re seeing their HELP repayments wiped out as their student debts grow with inflation Inflation piled $1.9 billion of extra debt onto students in June this year HELP debts are impacting…

42% of Americans have racked up more credit card debt since Covid-19 began. These tips can help get that under control – CNBC

Getty Images Covid-19 has triggered unprecedented financial challenges for many individuals and families. Now, one survey shows just where many of them are feeling the pinch their credit card balances. Bankrate.com finds that 42% of U.S. adults with credit card debt have increased those balances since the Covid-19 pandemic began in March 2020. The company’s…

San Mateo County Community College District to help students cover debt, costs – San Mateo Daily Journal

The San Mateo County Community College District will use federal funding to provide student debt relief and financial aid to students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The three colleges of the district collectively received over $23 million through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. This…

ChapterTwo launches first of its kind debt management mobile app in Australia – Stockhead

Link copied toclipboard Credit Intelligences subsidiary ChapterTwo has made great strides in the debt management space in Australia, helping people to avoid bankruptcy. Credit Intelligence (ASX:CI1) subsidiary ChapterTwo Australia is set to launch its new Debt Management app, and has already begun a pilot rollout ahead of a full launch expected in the last week…