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fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Calif. girl, 9, last seen 1 year ago, reported missing by school official

Authorities are asking the public for help locating a 9-year-old girl who disappeared last year in Santa Barbara County. Melodee Buzzard was reported missing on Tuesday after a school administrator realized she'd been absent for a "prolonged" amount of time, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Melodee is homeschooled, and no one has checked on her since October 2024, ABC News reported.
California
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I missed a 100 council tax bill while in hospital the debt ballooned to 6k'

A serious injury left a homeowner unable to pay council tax, triggering aggressive debt-collection and bailiff threats that escalated his debts.
Healthcare
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Health care providers and debt collectors are biting from people's paychecks to cover old medical bills | Fortune

Colorado courts approved thousands of wage garnishments for unpaid medical bills, often for small amounts and even when Medicaid should have covered care.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why Gen Z's credit scores are dropping-and what to do if yours is too

Gen Z's average credit score fell three points to 676, the largest decline among age groups, driven mainly by student loan delinquency reporting after paused payments ended.
Healthcare
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Found a Nasty Surprise When I Checked My Credit Report. I Thought I'd Defeated It, But It Keeps Coming Back.

Do not pay medical bills for services not received; report recurring fraudulent medical billing to the state department of health and dispute the collections.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

ICE's $1,000-a-day fines pressure immigrants to self-deport

The Trump administration is pursuing over $6 billion in fines against deportation-ordered immigrants, using financial coercion, debt collection, and tax measures to enforce compliance.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Britain's biggest bailiff firm forced into refunds programme after overcharging

Marston Holdings overcharged individuals for unpaid debts, prompting a refunds programme and regulatory scrutiny.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Cypress Loan Servicing settles foreclosure case for $2M

Cypress signed a settlement denying allegations but agrees to ensure consumer protections and compliance with laws regarding mortgage servicing.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Martin Lewis' charity says DWP is more aggressive than banks' in clawing back debt

The DWP's rapid debt collection practices for benefit overpayments are severe and can significantly impact vulnerable claimants.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
NYC parents

Thousands of student-loan borrowers are at risk of losing a portion of their Social Security checks starting this month

Bootstrapping
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A boomer who can't afford to retire is facing a big money dilemma: Start paying a $1,414 student-loan bill or lose part of his paycheck

Trump's restart of student loan collections is creating financial strain for borrowers like James Southern, who faces a difficult repayment situation.
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Student-loan debt followed them into retirement. Now it threatens their Social Security checks.

Older borrowers with fixed incomes struggle under the resumption of student loan collections, putting their Social Security benefits at risk.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
NYC parents

Thousands of student-loan borrowers are at risk of losing a portion of their Social Security checks starting this month

Bootstrapping
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A boomer who can't afford to retire is facing a big money dilemma: Start paying a $1,414 student-loan bill or lose part of his paycheck

Trump's restart of student loan collections is creating financial strain for borrowers like James Southern, who faces a difficult repayment situation.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Martin Lewis reveals how council tax could change and urges people to act

The Independent advocates for accessible journalism while highlighting key issues like Council Tax reforms and vulnerable populations affected by debt collection practices.
US news
fromFortune
3 months ago

Summer schooling: 2 million student loan holders could have their wages garnished by the government this summer

Nearly 2 million Americans may face wage garnishment this summer due to loan defaults, increasing economic pressure amid policy shifts.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Credit scores are sinking for millions in the U.S. Here's why

Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores suffer now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

China is now the biggest debt collector in the developing world, report says

China is shifting from lender to debt collector for poorer nations, impacting poverty reduction efforts.
fromThe Local Germany
5 months ago

EXPLAINED: The consequences for not paying off debts in Germany

If you miss a bill, and a few reminders to pay, in the mail, your German bank account can be slapped with a garnishment.
Germany politics
NYC parents
fromNewsday
6 months ago

What should Long Islanders know as student loan debt collection is set to resume in May

Resumption of student loan collections could harm Long Island's economy, especially with its high proportion of degree holders.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Trump will revive penalties for student-loan borrowers who are behind on payments. Here's what to expect.

'Going forward, the Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Treasury, will shepherd the student loan program responsibly and according to the law...' Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
NYC parents
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Trump's education boss reveals greedy truth behind Biden's student loan forgiveness: 'They have profited massively'

Linda McMahon defends student loan debt collections, blaming universities for profiting and students burdened by debt.
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