Student loan wage garnishment resumes for 5.3 million
Federal student loan wage garnishment resumes in 2026. Expert warns 5.3 million borrowers in default not to ignore letters arriving from 7th January. Learn your options.
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Mum clears £16k debt in two years with simple tips
A single mother reveals how she paid off £16,000 of debt in just two years using straightforward budgeting and lifestyle changes. Her story offers hope and practical advice for anyone struggling financially.
Mum pays off £16k debt using simple budgeting tips
A single mother reveals how she cleared £16,000 of debt in just two years through straightforward budgeting and lifestyle changes. Her story offers hope and practical advice for anyone struggling with finances.
Covid fraudsters have 48 hours to repay cash or face fines
The government warns the voluntary repayment window for pandemic support schemes closes on Dec 31. Those who wrongly claimed face 100% fines, interest, and potential prison.
Clearing Student Debt: Three Success Stories
Discover how three graduates in the US paid off student loans in under ten years. Learn their strategies for debt freedom, from refinancing to side hustles.
DWP: Claimants must repay benefits after official errors
The DWP has updated guidance on benefit overpayments, warning claimants they may have to repay money even for departmental mistakes. Learn your rights and the new waiver process.
DWP: Benefit overpayments must be repaid after errors
The DWP has admitted people with serious or terminal illnesses may be chased for benefit overpayments caused by official mistakes. Find out your rights and how to challenge a decision.
US to Garnish Wages for Student Loan Defaults in 2026
The Trump administration announces wage garnishment for student loan defaulters starting early 2026. Learn about the timeline, affected borrowers, and criticism of the move.
How to clear debt in 2026: Expert's essential tips
Financial expert Vicky Parry reveals actionable strategies to tackle credit card and overdraft debt. Learn about balance transfers, consolidation loans, and smart budgeting to achieve a debt-free 2026.
Investors profit billions from countries in debt distress
Exclusive analysis reveals how funds like BlackRock and JP Morgan are poised to make huge profits from loans to struggling nations, as debt crises deepen. Calls grow for UK-led reform.
Young Senator's Student Debt Cut Sparks Backlash
Australia's youngest senator, on a salary of nearly £125,000, faces criticism for celebrating a 20% student debt cut. Critics call the policy unfair, benefiting high earners most.
Amputee cricketer told to repay £36k benefits
Shaun Rigby, a one-legged father who played cricket with a runner, must repay £36,000 after the DWP ruled his 'daily needs' didn't require enhanced PIP. Discover his story and the tribunal's decision.
Winter Fuel Payment: 4 Reasons for Repayment
Millions of UK pensioners are receiving Winter Fuel Payments, but some must repay. Learn the 4 key reasons, including the £35,000 income rule. Check your eligibility now!
Gen Z Debt: 27% Default, Risking Mortgages
Over a quarter of UK Gen Z have defaulted on debt. Learn what a default means, its serious consequences for your credit file, and how to avoid one to protect your financial future.
Women hit harder by public debt in Scotland
New research reveals women in Scotland are disproportionately driven into poverty by public debt collection. A wake-up call for policymakers to reform harsh recovery methods.
Pensioners over £35k face Winter Fuel Payment clawback
HMRC will contact pensioners earning over £35,000 to repay Winter Fuel Payments. Repayments start April 2026. Learn about eligibility and scam warnings.
Bank of England Warns of Growing Consumer Debt Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals millions of Britons are struggling with bills and loan repayments as the Bank of England sounds alarm over growing consumer debt crisis.
Illinois wipes out $1bn medical debt for 300,000 residents
Governor JB Pritzker announces revolutionary $10 million medical debt relief programme, set to eliminate bills for nearly 300,000 Illinois residents in one of America's most ambitious healthcare reforms.
Pensioners Face Winter Fuel Payment Repayment Shock
Exclusive: Up to 500,000 elderly Brits who received Winter Fuel Payments may be forced to repay hundreds of pounds after being deemed ineligible. Discover if you're affected and what to do next.
195,000 households get energy debts wiped clean
Major energy debt relief announced as regulator clears £25 million in outstanding bills for vulnerable households across Great Britain. Find out if you're eligible for this financial lifeline.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
DWP Warning: Benefit Overpayments System Error
The Department for Work and Pensions alerts benefit claimants about potential overpayments due to system errors - here's what you need to know and do next.
Trump's $7.8 Trillion Debt Bomb Exposes GOP Hypocrisy
Exclusive analysis reveals stunning Republican U-turn on fiscal responsibility as Trump-era policies and pandemic spending drive US debt to unprecedented levels, creating a political minefield for the GOP.
US per capita debt surpasses Greece and Italy
Stunning analysis reveals the average American carries more government debt than citizens of European nations notorious for fiscal crises. Discover what this means for global markets.
ATO enlists debt collectors for tax recovery
The Australian Taxation Office has escalated its debt recovery efforts by hiring private debt collectors to pursue billions in outstanding taxes. Learn how this affects taxpayers and what you need to know.
US National Debt Crisis Accelerates at Record Pace
The United States national debt has surged past a terrifying milestone, growing at its fastest pace in history. Experts warn this unprecedented acceleration threatens global economic stability.
Barcelona's £138m Debt Crisis Exposed in Documents
Shocking financial documents expose Barcelona's £138 million debt turmoil as club faces mounting pressure despite recent cost-cutting measures and player sales.
Global South Debt Crisis: Western Inaction Strangling Nations
Exclusive analysis reveals how mounting debt payments are crippling Global South economies while wealthy nations delay meaningful action. Discover the human cost and potential solutions.
Bailiffs visit one UK home every 59 seconds
Shocking new data reveals bailiffs are visiting UK households at unprecedented rates as families struggle with mounting debt and rising living costs.
HMRC gains power to seize money from bank accounts
HM Revenue & Customs gains controversial authority to recover tax debts directly from personal bank accounts without court orders, raising privacy and fairness concerns across Britain.
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